Butter Manager
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Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard. Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:•Plant Quality: Review microbiology test results daily and direct further investigation of high counts. Review load out data and double check that all loads are within specifications. Review list of any out-of-spec. product with Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager. Review all butter product C of A's.•Plant Audits: Check butter room department daily. Check employee GMP's. Review daily report of audits. Assist Quality Assurance with all butter audits.•Industrial Wastewater: Check wastewater facility daily. Review daily reports as required.•Sanitation: Review CIP records daily. Review random equipment checks with chemical account representative.•Plant Employees: Monitor butter production throughout shift and assure employee compliance with GMP's, sanitation and safety. Provide training as needed. Provide annual GMP and HACCP training.•Equipment: Verify that all butter room equipment is in good working condition and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis.•Back up for Plant Manager as directed by Management.•Member of the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:•This position has management and employee supervisory responsibilities for the butter room in the area of discipline, hiring, and firing.•Review on the job training reviews.•Coordinate on the job training.•Oversee adherence to company policies and procedures.•Oversee scheduling of management, employees, and temporary labor.•Have the responsibility of reviewing timesheets, overtime and approve payroll.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:•An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.•Must have the ability to trouble shoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.•Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.•Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.•Proficient in verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate with upper management daily.•Leadership, team development, coaching, and / or teaching experience.•Good math and statistical skills.•Excellent computer skills for data input, report writing, program tracking.•Excellent organizational and follow through skills.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:•Bachelor's degree in Business, Dairy or Food Science and four years of experience in a Plant leadership role in a Dairy or Food Manufacturing facility is strongly desired.