Lactalis USA
Description
Lactalis American Group is seeking 2nd & 3rd shift Production Supervisors for our Central Valley Cheese (CVC) team in Turlock, CA .
Lactalis, a global leader in dairy and a family-owned business with over 85,000 professionals worldwide, is committed to providing healthy, delicious dairy products that unite people daily. Our product range includes award-winning brands such as Galbani, President, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi's, and Stonyfield Organic , along with European imports.
Our core values— AMBITION , ENGAGEMENT , and SIMPLICITY —guide us. We promote a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage candidates from varied backgrounds to apply, sharing their STORY , PASSION , and EXPERTISE . You might be the perfect fit for this or other roles.
Lactalis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination based on veteran status, race, religion, sex, age, disability, and other legally protected categories.
From your PASSION to ours The Production Supervisor ensures smooth, safe, and productive department operations, focusing on production, quality, and personnel. Responsibilities include overseeing milk receiving, sanitation, production specifications, and quality, under the guidance of the Assistant Plant Director.
From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities:
Analyze daily operations and their impact on plant performance.
Maintain production reports, including line time, downtime, and cleanup checks.
Optimize manpower to reduce labor costs.
Monitor machine speeds, adjust equipment, and troubleshoot on the production lines.
Assist in planning and scheduling personnel, including temporary staff.
Be proactive, flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently under regulations.
Manage stress, demonstrate responsibility, integrity, and professionalism.
Align with values of ambition, engagement, and simplicity.
Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualifications:
Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.
2-3 years of experience in food production or similar.
Specialized Knowledge Knowledge of cheese-making equipment (DMC, cooker, extractors); proficiency in Word and Excel.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Ability to manage production schedules.
Skills / Abilities Problem-solving and corrective action skills.
Ability to facilitate change and continuous improvement.
Conflict resolution skills.
Strong ethics, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills.
Results-oriented leadership through people.
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