Relief Supervisor-Fresh Mozzarella Department

Lactalis North America is currently seeking candidates to join our Fresh Mozzarella team in Nampa, ID.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirt, hands-on responsibility and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis North America: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.

From your PASSION to ours

A Relief Supervisor fills in for supervisors on any and performs other supervisory functions in the parameters set forth by the parent company. Perform functions related to Fresh Mozzarella and operational transactions daily.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Assists the department manager to enhance the technical and financial performance of the department.

* Directs adjustments of the manufacturing processes to maintain conformance with Standards, specifications, and customer requirements.

* Responsible for maintaining all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all regulatory requirements.

* Responsible for a variety of reports to include, but not limited to, production volume, yields, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

* Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

* Schedule staff and estimate work hour requirements for completion of daily job assignments.

* Responsible for the review and approval of time records of all staff assigned. Will be required to explain variances in hours worked, productivity and any other functions.

* Work with all departments to ensure proper adherence to GMP< GSP, FSSC practices, QC Policies, and procedures as well as proper maintenance of equipment.

* Collects and provides any data necessary for budget creation or implementation.

* Cooperates with other management in establishing and communicating company policies, operating procedures, and goals.

* Ensures quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products.

* Ensures effective employee relations by supporting and maintaining a safe and positive work environment. Analyzes and assists in resolving work and/or employee issues through problem resolution.

* Travel and/or extended work hours may be required.

* This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School diploma or equivalent required.

* Associate degree preferred.

Experience

* 2+ years Supervisory or lead person experience required.

* Experience in production, packaging, warehouse, or distribution center preferred.

* Experience in Food Manufacturing preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

* OSHA, Food Safety, FDA, and USDA.

* Knowledge of ISO and certifications within the food industry (FSSC, ISO9001).

* Computers and Systems (Microsoft Office and manufacturing operating systems).

Skills / Abilities

* Effective written and verbal communication skills.

* Business acumen including problem solving and analysis.

* Effective time management, planning, organizing and delegation.