Technical Cheese Manufacturing Manager

Easley Resource Group
Saint Cloud, MN, US
Full-time

Our client is seeking a Technical Cheese Manufacturing Manager to support the business objectives of the cheese making operations for their St.

Cloud, MN cheese plant. This important position is a cheese making professional who plays a pivotal role delivering exceptional cheese products in a consistent, cost-effective manner through process variation reduction and optimization of the process.

This position reports to the Plant Manager while also managing 2 salaried direct reports.

Essential Functions

  • Optimize cheese production operations to ensure quality and yield targets are met. A person with a Process Engineering mindset along with Technical & Operations Excellence Managment skills.
  • Track and analyze performance indicators to identify opportunities within the existing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
  • Manage product and process trials, ensuring work is properly documented and involving all relevant stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the site-wide continuous improvement initiatives, both as team leader and as a team member.
  • Brings best practices and consultation to the design and layout of new and modified plant processes and equipment.
  • Assists engineering in the analysis and troubleshooting of problems as well as the integration of new equipment and processes.
  • Provides for and is focused on adherence to all US, State and other regulatory standards.
  • Knowledgeable of pasteurization, membrane filtration, fortification, fermentation and the processing of cheese making by-products including cream, whey, and permeate.
  • Monitor, including testing of fat, protein, salt, moisture, pH, and other chemistry components on finished products.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Lead, coach and develop two salaried direct reports in the areas of cheese making and process improvement

Required Education / Experience :

Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Science (Microbiology / Chemistry), Engineering or associated discipline is required;

or an equivalent level of expertise based on a combination of qualifications and experience

  • At least 7 years’ experience in a technical, operations or quality assurance function in a food manufacturing facility
  • Cheese manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Previous experience in a direct supervisory role is highly preferred.·Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred Green or Black Belt·Prefer certified in HACCP and / or PCQI certified.
  • Understanding of industry best practices and standards to produce high quality cheese.·Deep knowledge of how to build and optimize manufacturing process to commercial goals while delivering quality & safety outcomes.
  • Certified and licensed as Cheesemaker and HTST operator.
  • 1 day ago
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