Cheese Lead

Job Type:

RegularThe Cheese Lead is responsible for working with the Production Supervisor to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the cheese plant.

• Ensure GMPs and safety policies are followed throughout plant, acting to correct as needed.

• Propose safety solutions while monitoring safety throughout the plant.
• Ensure SOPs are followed in all areas of production.
• Create rotation and break schedules for production employees.
• Monitor, document, and take action on chemical fill levels (refill/drain if needed), including sodium bio sulfite as needed.
• Check to ensure pre-ops are completed and that MSS and SSOPS are followed during production.
• Assist colleagues with line capping, intake issues, etc. and supervisor as needed.
• Ensure inedible and process cheese is properly collected, stored, and documented.
• Monitor all production paperwork for accuracy; including Intake, HTST, Vats, Belts, Packaging lines and Towers for accuracy.
• Ensure proper recipes are selected prior to production start.
• Fill in for Supervisor as needed.
• Prepare plant for monthly safety inspection and audits.
• Fill in for employees in case of absence as needed.
• Perform PM checks on all equipment including: Cowl, Vats, Belts, Packaging lines, and Towers, etc.
• Submit Eagle Eye.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience, preferably in a food/dairy environment, required.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment preferred.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. 
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Able to provide current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others, identifying issues and taking appropriate action.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficult of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management and coworkers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.