Production Superintendent

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

Located in the heart of the Central Valley, our Los Banos manufacturing facility specializes in creating high value milk powder.

We encourage you to be part of our team thats shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. Youll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We dont stop there. Weve also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The Production Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all production operations within our dairy manufacturing facility to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality dairy products. This role provides leadership to supervisors and production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, ensures compliance with food safety and quality standards, and supports the achievement of operational goals related to productivity, yield, cost control, and employee development.

Essential Functions

• Review daily inventories and plan out daily evaporator, dryer, AMF and/or butter run times.
• Direct daily supervisor duties.
• Attend daily staff meetings with Plant Manager to coordinate daily production activities.
• Review Milk Moovement daily and update Milk Projections, if required.
• Review daily production efficiencies and production reports.
• Monitor wastewater and ensure all effluent being discharged to the city is in compliance.
• Ensure daily inspections are completed.
• Ensure production and packaging meets specification.
• Ensure root cause analysis is completed as required and preventative action is implemented.
• Must be available to be contacted during off hours if needed.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations to provide a safe working environment for all employees.
• Review microbiology test results daily and investigate high counts and report findings to Plant Manager.
• Review incoming ingredient load data and double check that all loads are within specifications.
• Review list of any out of spec product with Plant Manager and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Review all powder or butter COA's.
• Check each department throughout shift.
• Check employee GMPs.
• Review daily report of audits.
• Review CIP records daily.
• Ensure schedule is accurate and finished goods are reported in the Inventory Management System.
• Inspect each department daily for sanitation issues.
• Ensure Master Sanitation Schedules are completed.
• Audit sampling techniques and sanitation practices.
• Provide training and evaluations as needed.
• Complete interviews and manage staffing needs for the Production team.
• Verify that all plant equipment is in good working condition and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis.
• Forward all work orders to Plant Manager for approval.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. "Food Safety and Quality" are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead:

• Clearly communicate the companys vision & goals and how the teams work contributes to them.
• Set a positive example through their own work ethic, attitude, and commitment to quality.
• Develop and empower team members by delegating tasks effectively and providing opportunities for growth and development.

Guide:

• Provide clear instructions and expectations, along with the "why", for tasks and projects.
• Offer regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve their skills and performance.
• Foster a sense of teamwork and shared purpose, emphasizing that the team is stronger together.

Support:

• Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments and individual contributions.
• Advocate for the teams needs and concerns, up, down, and across the organization.
• Encourage and support the team to challenge the status quo, to identify and suggest process improvements, and to embrace innovation.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• College level verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate with upper management on a daily basis.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and teaching experience.
• Good math and statistical skills.
• Excellent computer skills for data input, report writing, program tracking.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Must be able to operate equipment efficiently.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of work/specialized training with progressively responsible experience.
• A minimum of two years' experience in the manufacturing industry and preferably in a supervisor-level role is required.
• Additional dairy manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership skills will be considered.

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess or be able to obtain California State Pasteurizers License and California State Sampler's and Weigher's License.

Driving Requirements: N/A

Equipment

Opens up equipment for inspections following all lock out / tag out procedures.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employee will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Employee will be subject to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees while working in proximity to dryers. Employee may be required to enter confined spaces to perform equipment inspections. Employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, and other related chemicals. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and eye protection must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed all times.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this positions core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands and walks throughout shift. Walks on uneven concrete and tiles surfaces.
• Lifting/Carrying: Lifts up to 80 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 80 pounds.
• Pushing/Pulling: Some pushing or pulling could be involved when assisting operators.
• Bending/Stooping: Stoops throughout the workday, for varying lengths of time.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: May assume any combination of these positions during clean-up duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment.
• Twisting/Turning: May assume any combination of these positions during clean-up duties.
• Climbing/Balancing: Involved in the inspection of processing equipment, which could involve climbing over 100 steps to the top of the dryers or evaporators.
• Reaching: Reaches at or above shoulder level at various times during the shift when making adjustments on the control panel or making pipe fitting connections or washing milk silos. May have to reach during clean-up assignments or to climb vertical ladder.
• Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

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The pay range is listed below and represents a good faith estimate upon hire. The final offer will depend on factors such as the candidates experience, skills, and qualifications.