Supervisor-RSPC Department

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From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an RSPC Supervisor based in Nampa, ID. The RSPC (Reception, Skimming, Pasteurization, Concentration) Supervisor is responsible for is a member of the plant leadership team and plays a key role in providing supervision and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements. The RSPC Supervisor ensures the efficient and safe processing of raw materials into finished products, maintaining strict adherence to quality standards, health and safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. The RSPC Supervisor leads a team of operators and meets production targets while minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Perform department production status checks daily. Manage inventory control and CIPs to keep the plant supplied with ingredients while staying within regulations.

* Promote and support employee teamwork to achieve high performance and good morale.

* Assign and communicate duties to keep good housekeeping, well maintained equipment, and to stay in regulatory standards.

* Performs administrative managerial duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.

* Maintains employee files (attendance, discipline, etc.).

* Develop ways to improve and streamline the process. Improve efficiency and reduce cost.

* Works closely with maintenance on issues related to equipment.

* Ensure quality and quantity of finished product while maintaining department integrity and standards.

* Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed.

* Oversee the reception of raw materials (e.g., milk). Ensure proper sampling and quality testing.

* Oversee the skimming, pasteurization, and concentration processes to ensure optimal operation of equipment and adherence to production schedules.

* Monitor critical control points and ensure compliance with all food safety and quality standards.

* Maintain a close partnership with the cross-functional team within the plant. Collaborate with other departments (e.g., quality control, maintenance) to ensure a smooth workflow and timely product output.

* Lead, train, and mentor a team of RSPC operators, ensuring they follow proper operational procedures and safety protocols.

* Assign daily tasks and other responsibilities to team members, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

* Ensure all products meet required specifications and quality standards, including temperature, composition, and texture.

* Identify and address any deviations from quality standards, implementing corrective actions as needed.

* Promote a culture of safety awareness among staff, ensuring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

* Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations in the plant, ensuring the safe operation of all equipment

* Continuously monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement

* Maintain accurate production records, including batch reports, maintenance logs, and quality control documentation

* Ability to run multiple continuous improvement and action plans

* Ability to monitor a milk schedule and adjust it between the supplier and the plant production

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education/Experience

* Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Business Administration, Food Science or Related Field)

* 3+ years of food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

* 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

* Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word/Excel/PP), SAP/MTI, SAP/LIS, SAP/Maintenance, SAP/BI-Reporting, OEE, Mini-Tab, and Quality Companion

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Ability to challenge the status quo and motivate cross-functional teams

* Ability to obtain pasteurizer operator license within 6 months of employment

* Knowledge of main dairy process equipment (HTST, Separator, membrane systems, CIP, mechanical, electrical, and associated control systems) is required.

* Knowledge of continuous improvement systems (Lean, Six Sigma, 5M, Pareto, PDCA...)

* Knowledge of FDA and USDA Regulations

* Ability to work flexible hours depending on business needs (the schedule is expected to be 12 hours rotating)

* 3 - 4 years dairy and/or supervisor experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

Dairy processing equipment and membrane technology, operating systems in Microsoft Office, basic

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