fairlife
Dairy
ProcessingManager
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“Processing Manager at fairlife. Skills: Operations oversight, Process management, Food safety, Regulatory compliance. Oversee daily/nightly operations of the Coopersville Product Processing. Oversee supervisory staff”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure conformance to product specifications; Prevent occurrence of nonconformities; Correct deficiency or unsatisfactory condition
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Ability to work all shifts, Ability to handle ambiguity, Work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5-10 years’ experience in Fluid Milk or Value-Added processing, Working knowledge of PMO, Proven experience working directly with FDA/USDA and/or other Federal/State regulatory agencies, Proven experience working in a 24/7 operation, Ability to implement fundamental Lean Principles including 5S, Ability to meet production schedules with shifting priorities, Understanding of basic CIP operations, functionality and chemistry, Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety, Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy, Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards, Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system, Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system, Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Dairy Science preferred, proven knowledge of process flow and fluid mass balance
What You'll Do.
Oversee daily/nightly operations of the Coopersville Product Processing
Oversee supervisory staff
Implement operations programs and policies
Review daily inventories and production plan
Develop production and efficiency reports
Coordinate schedule demands with staff and product movement
Accountable for third party Food Safety and GMP
Accountable for internal Quality and Food Safety programs
Review plant quality through microbiology test results
Investigate and eradicate high or repeat area or
Review product and equipment specifications
Review all nonconforming product or ingredients
Monitor processing department throughout shift
Assure employee compliance with GMP’s
Review daily audit reports
Verify plant processing equipment is in good working
Ensure all preventative maintenance is performed on a
Review Preventive Maintenance schedules with Maintenance Manager
Review all work orders and daily maintenance reports
Manage processing department’s budget within financial guidance
Manage processing teams on different days and schedules
Perform other duties as necessary
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate schedule demands with staff; Coordinate with product movement personnel; Work with Quality Assurance Manager; Work with Maintenance Manager; Work with Producers upstream; Work with Packaging downstream; Work with Supply Chain downstream
Communication Scope
Interpersonal communication; Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Lean Principles
Full Job Description
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. job purpose: The Processing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily/nightly operations of the Coopersville Product Processing Department. The Processing Manager oversees the supervisory staff, and implements operations programs and policies responsibilities: Review daily inventories and the daily production plan with the Material/Scheduling Manager, develop production and efficiency reports, and coordinate schedule demands with staff and product movement personnel Accountable for third party Food Safety and GMP audits/results as well as internal Quality and Food Safety programs Review plant quality through the review of microbiology test results, investigation and eradication of high or repeat area or product counts Review product and equipment specifications to ensure conformance to product specifications are realized Review all nonconforming product or ingredients with Quality Assurance Manager Monitor processing department throughout shift and assure employee compliance with GMP’s, sanitation, and safety. Review daily audit reports Verify that all plant processing equipment is in good working condition and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis by reviewing Preventive Maintenance schedules with the Maintenance Manager Review all w
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