Grande Cheese Company
Process Leader - Block 6 - PM Shift
Grande Cheese Company, Juda, Wisconsin, United States, 53550
Hours & Schedule
4:30 PM – 5:00 AM
2/2/3 Schedule
Pay Range Starting at $32.00 $3 Night shift premium (6 pm – 6 am) & $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts)
Company Overview Grande Cheese Company is a family‑owned enterprise built on a tradition of quality and outstanding performance. We are dedicated to cultural pride, professional excellence, and the dignity and respect of our Associates. Grande operates a High Performance Work Team (HPWT) structure that fosters continuous growth and improvement through our Skill Block model.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership
Answer process/product related questions to ensure Associates understand and can complete procedures efficiently while maintaining high quality.
Coordinate and communicate the daily schedule, monitor production and performance, and provide feedback to Operations Management.
Facilitate and lead area meetings to keep Associates informed, establish priorities, review safety, productivity, quality, and solicit new ideas.
Train and mentor new and existing Associates; guide learning, enhance skills & knowledge, and improve performance. Address Associate questions, concerns, and problems.
Participate in interview process for new hires.
Lead Production, Processing & Distribution Operations and Continuous Improvement.
Ensure operations run efficiently and meet Grande and regulatory standards.
Set up, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment; make adjustments as needed for weight, temperature, time, and sensory changes; perform preventive/general maintenance.
Carry out critical stage production processes such as mixing, cooking, analyzing, inspecting, and final preparation.
Perform testing and inspection, communicate results, and make needed adjustments to processes.
Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement (CI) projects for safety, production, and quality.
Sanitation
Perform sanitation of production areas and equipment; dismantle, clean, scrub, foam, power wash & rinse, sanitize, de‑scale, de‑mineralize, and assembly to ensure removal of all debris and build‑up.
Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation including cleaning walls, floors, windows, sinks, scales, drains, footbaths, and electrical panels.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
Complete all required documentation, record‑keeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies (e.g., DNR, DOL, EEOC, FDA, IMS, OSHA, SQF, USDA, WDA).
Follow all safety (food & workplace) policies and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
Complete required paperwork, logs, and data entry into required computer systems (ERP, Scanworx, PowerApp, D365).
Thoroughly understand processes and independently make decisions that affect product quality.
Be a resource and assist with training new Associates on equipment and procedures.
Work with management and engineering on installations of new equipment and processes.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality.
Provide back‑up relief as needed.
Obtain & renew licenses/certifications required for this role in a timely manner.
Read Only Text - Disclaimer The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
High School or GED required.
Associate Degree preferred.
High School Diploma or better in General Education; Associate Degree or better in Operations Management.
Experience & Training
Experience in dairy manufacturing is required, typically a minimum of three (3) or more years to obtain the required skills.
Must be able to demonstrate thorough understanding of required processes and have the ability to independently anticipate and make decisions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Leadership skills including the ability to effectively speak, present information, respond to questions, and train & mentor others.
Training and/or experience with conflict management, delegation, multi‑tasking, and decision making.
Ability to comprehend technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form.
Strong computer skills.
Project management/leadership skills.
Strong math, reading, and writing skills.
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry:
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Pay Range Starting at $32.00 $3 Night shift premium (6 pm – 6 am) & $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts)
Company Overview Grande Cheese Company is a family‑owned enterprise built on a tradition of quality and outstanding performance. We are dedicated to cultural pride, professional excellence, and the dignity and respect of our Associates. Grande operates a High Performance Work Team (HPWT) structure that fosters continuous growth and improvement through our Skill Block model.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership
Answer process/product related questions to ensure Associates understand and can complete procedures efficiently while maintaining high quality.
Coordinate and communicate the daily schedule, monitor production and performance, and provide feedback to Operations Management.
Facilitate and lead area meetings to keep Associates informed, establish priorities, review safety, productivity, quality, and solicit new ideas.
Train and mentor new and existing Associates; guide learning, enhance skills & knowledge, and improve performance. Address Associate questions, concerns, and problems.
Participate in interview process for new hires.
Lead Production, Processing & Distribution Operations and Continuous Improvement.
Ensure operations run efficiently and meet Grande and regulatory standards.
Set up, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment; make adjustments as needed for weight, temperature, time, and sensory changes; perform preventive/general maintenance.
Carry out critical stage production processes such as mixing, cooking, analyzing, inspecting, and final preparation.
Perform testing and inspection, communicate results, and make needed adjustments to processes.
Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement (CI) projects for safety, production, and quality.
Sanitation
Perform sanitation of production areas and equipment; dismantle, clean, scrub, foam, power wash & rinse, sanitize, de‑scale, de‑mineralize, and assembly to ensure removal of all debris and build‑up.
Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation including cleaning walls, floors, windows, sinks, scales, drains, footbaths, and electrical panels.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
Complete all required documentation, record‑keeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies (e.g., DNR, DOL, EEOC, FDA, IMS, OSHA, SQF, USDA, WDA).
Follow all safety (food & workplace) policies and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
Complete required paperwork, logs, and data entry into required computer systems (ERP, Scanworx, PowerApp, D365).
Thoroughly understand processes and independently make decisions that affect product quality.
Be a resource and assist with training new Associates on equipment and procedures.
Work with management and engineering on installations of new equipment and processes.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality.
Provide back‑up relief as needed.
Obtain & renew licenses/certifications required for this role in a timely manner.
Read Only Text - Disclaimer The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
High School or GED required.
Associate Degree preferred.
High School Diploma or better in General Education; Associate Degree or better in Operations Management.
Experience & Training
Experience in dairy manufacturing is required, typically a minimum of three (3) or more years to obtain the required skills.
Must be able to demonstrate thorough understanding of required processes and have the ability to independently anticipate and make decisions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Leadership skills including the ability to effectively speak, present information, respond to questions, and train & mentor others.
Training and/or experience with conflict management, delegation, multi‑tasking, and decision making.
Ability to comprehend technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form.
Strong computer skills.
Project management/leadership skills.
Strong math, reading, and writing skills.
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry:
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Grande Cheese Company by 2x.
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