Dairy Farmers of America

Production Lead

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Portales, NM (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

General Purpose: The Lead Production Operator is responsible for the overseeing of operations of the all production processing areas. Ensures safety and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices are followed in all action within the departments. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Continuously drive the facility's culture toward a Safety conscious environment. Challenge status quo Safety behaviors, engage in Safety initiatives and attend all Safety related training. - Drive for and ensure work product remain in or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance and Compliance. - Initiate and drive continuous improvement within the department, operations, and other areas of the facility as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability. - Engage and support a team environment within the department and across the facility. - Oversee production PM weekly - Ensure all production areas are clean and Master Sanitation Schedules are verified and signed. -Ensure production staff have necessary information and materials to perform job - Cover operator positions for breaks and call ins. - Ensure accurate logs and documents - Over-see operations to minimize product loss, and ensure quality of product -Any other assigned job

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Basic computer skillsPreferred Qualifications
  • 3 years Manufacturing experience
  • Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical experience
  • The ability to multi-task and remain focused
  • Good math skills
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range


30.75

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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