Night Operations Manager

Description

Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Fresh Mozzarella team in Nampa ID.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirt, hands-on responsibility and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis USA is inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.

From your PASSION to ours

Efficiently and effectively manage the packaging and production of Fresh Mozzarella to ensure top quality is achieved. Implement and enforce policies to maintain the highest quality standards . Recommend improvements in operating procedures and working conditions. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of workers to meet production standards.. The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills/attributes: attention to detail and accuracy in work; ability to work well with others; high personal qualities; strong written and verbal communication skills; and ability to make quick and intelligent decisions effectively. Patience is important in handling employee questions and concerns. This position must spend the majority of their shift engaged with the details of floor activities.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Analyzes and evaluates information concerning daily operations and how department performance positively or negatively affects plant results.
• Develops actions to meet or otherwise exceed plant KPIs.
• Displays great people skills and encourages team performance, individual growth, and positive attitude.
• Cooperates with other management personnel in formulating, establishing, and enforcing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Applies all environmental and safety regulations and ensure they are respected.
• Takes necessary measures if people are performing unsafe acts or are in an unsafe environment.
• Understands the production and packaging processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Works closely with operations and maintenance staff to troubleshoot equipment, resolve breakdowns, and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of employees; trains, coaches, and motivates employees to strengthen weaknesses and utilize strengths.
• Performs administrative managerial duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner (phone calls/texts, daily reporting, paperwork, meetings, ordering supplies, employee evaluations).
• Meets regularly with supervisors and on shift leaders to communicate regarding all issues arising in the department.
• Consistently monitors floor activities in the department including personnel and processes, course correcting when necessary.
• Assists in organizing the packaging and production departments regarding equipment, staffing, and raw materials to meet the demand for the plant.
• Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions or changes in equipment operation, organization, or procedures.
• Conducts process investigations, simulations, and compares results.
• Assists with trials of machinery, products, processes, etc as necessary.
• Ensures that product is packed to specifications and takes corrective action immediately when necessary.
• Works closely with Quality and Food Safety Team to ensure the quality and specifications of products are continually being met.
• Takes necessary measures when there is deviation from policies and standards.
• Acts to continuously improve process targets and shift performance.
• Participates in customer and Food Safety audits.
• Assists in verifying food safety records of the department as necessary.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or technical school

Experience

• 3 - 4 years related manufacturing leadership experience
• Food production and packaging, or related experience

Specialized Knowledge

• Computer software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, Dairy processing a plus

Skills / Abilities

• People Leadership
• Basic algebra
• Curiosity and desire to apply learning
• Flexibility

Professional Certifications

• PCQI or HACCP a plus

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.