Sr. Pasteurize Processor - Team Lead Nights

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis U.S. Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. Pasteurize Processor - Team Lead Nights based in Londonderry, NH.

In this position, the employee is responsible for the pasteurization of yogurt bases. Perform CIPs and periodic cleaning of equipment ensuring the highest quality standards. Performs all functions of pasteurize operator along with lead duties and responsibilities listed below.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Pasteurize yogurt base to Quality specifications

* Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment.

* Operate lab equipment in support of milk testing.

* Update milk compositions

* Ability to operate equipment using Human Interface System (HMI)

* Input batch results and inventory control using SAP

* Complete chart verification to state standards

* Perform cleaning (MSS) and periodic maintenance as scheduled

* Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)

* Follow all lock out/tag-out procedures.

* Practice good housekeeping

* Ability to plan and schedule batches with limited supervision

* Full understanding of clean-in-place system and process

* Physical ability to perform on equipment maintenance as necessary

Lead Responsibilities

* Fill out the shift report at end of shift

* Attend daily scheduling meetings

* Review documentation

* Organize and communicate schedule to team members

* Leads shift change meetings

* Responsible for elevating plant issues and emergencies to supervision

* Cover safety incidents and complete investigation when supervisor not on site

* Point person for receiving issues

* Responsible for sending manufacturing and loss alerts

* Responsible for daily inspection of critical areas and equipment

* Manages chemical inventories

* Lead and motivate team in a positive manner

* MSS and PM weekly updates and close out in the system

* KPI board updates and electronic file

* SAP point person for the night team

* Learn and send out milk planning tools

* Responsible for contacting the scheduling team regarding any milk receiving issues

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

* HS diploma or equivalent

* Basic knowledge of computer operation

* Stand for long periods

* Ability to lift 50 lbs.

* Ability to work flexible hours to cover absences

* Able to perform in a fast-paced work environment

* Proficient in the English language

* Ability to work in a Team environment

Skills / Abilities / Specialized Knowledge

* HTST trained or willingness to attend training

* Understanding of food safety and HAACP

* Flexible mindset

* Ability to work independently and make decisions

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00pm - 6:30am

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.