The Whey Supervisor is responsible for maintaining smooth production flows in the most efficient way possible to produce quality products.
• Capable of performing all whey department jobs.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment.
• Verify accuracy of production reports.
• Organize, lead and supervise whey employees; solve problems before they develop.
• Create weekly work schedules for all whey department personnel.
• Communicate effectively.
• Observe and evaluate processes and personnel and react to any inefficiencies or issues.
• Coordinate with production schedules for daily scheduling changes and updates.
• Motivate and lead by example.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints; listen well and provide tactful feedback.
• Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Administer employee discipline as needed.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
The pay for this position is $64,200.00-$93,500.00. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.
• Associate’s degree or Technical education or commensurate experience.
• 4 years of supervisory experience or more.
• In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.
• Ability to coach, lead and develop employees.
• Ability to make sound/independent decisions relating to order/production issues.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Kronos experience.
• SAP experience.
• MES experience.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Great Lakes Cheese is an award-winning, premier manufacturer and packager of natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses. As the nation’s leading natural cheese packager, Great Lakes Cheese serves grocery, club and super stores, as well as restaurant chains and foodservice distributors. The company has a national footprint with facilities in Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, and one under construction in Texas. Family- and employee-owned, Great Lakes Cheese celebrated their 60th year of business in 2018.
Great Lakes Cheese was founded by Swiss immigrant, Hans Epprecht, who began his store-door delivery business in 1958. Since then, Great Lakes Cheese has grown to a multi-billion dollar revenue company. The company remains privately owned by the Epprecht Family and over 4,000 dedicated employee-owners. In 1998, the Epprecht Family established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which gives all employee-owners a shared 20% stake in the company.
