LEW CHS 3 Group Leader 12 HR PM

Leprino Foods•Lemoore, CA

3d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role - Cheese L3 - Group Leader Rate is $34.20 (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies). The Group Leader is responsible for proactively overseeing, directing and supporting team members, processes and functions in the Cheese Department. At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures. Responsible for providing good quality cheese in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Review the make and finish plans for accuracy as soon as possible on the start of the shift, then operate within the ranges specified on the make plan. Monitor the vat room specs to assure good quality curd. Monitor the DMC, PHT, and adjust as needed to maintain 100% cheese in spec with zero problem cheese generation. Monitor cheese at the mixers, extruders, and brine to ensure good quality ribbon that is acceptable to the processing department. Document any operational change and all adjustments in appropriate areas in a timely and accurate manner during production and anything out of the ordinary, in the comment section of MES as well as any required data into the MES system. Monitor ingredients and supplies necessary for production and ensure their availability to each operator. Make necessary adjustments to achieve customer specifications, checking the customer shipping specifications daily, making sure to monitor the application rates for accuracy. Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and/or stoppages. Notify maintenance as needed to minimize department downtime. Follow through to completion with the maintenance technician, group leader, or supervisor as needed. Author and submit work orders as needed to ensure proper operation and maintain the basic upkeep and appearance of equipment and buildings in the cheese department as needed. Coordinate action plans in dealing with extraneous issues in all instances. Author Quality Alerts and Confidential Extraneous Reports whenever either of these conditions occurs. Immediately call the supervisor whenever you suspect based on trends and existing data that these conditions might exist or will soon exist. Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs and safety standards. Maintain the silo and HTST charts and monitor silo expirations as required by law. Maintain the Master Sanitation schedule, animal feed, and deform logs, ensure data is accurate and up to date. Set clear expectations with the operators and hold them accountable. Maintain USDA audit readiness daily. Communicate between, co-workers, departments and supervision as required. Must successfully complete JTPR and consistently perform work according to SOP. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to lead others, manage competing priorities and ensure projects are completed
Ability to obtain a California Pasteurization License
Knowledge of sanitation principles, GMP’s and ability to maintain Grade A standards
Knowledge of LFC cheese department operations
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety and quality
Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
Self-Starter and ability to motivate others
Computer literacy
Must be able to fulfill physical functional requirements of position per ADA

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of chemical safe handling procedures preferred
History of employee involvement i.e. (LQ Team member, etc) preferred
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and CIM system preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing, directing and supporting team members, processes and functions in the Cheese Department
Operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures
Providing good quality cheese in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Review the make and finish plans for accuracy
Monitor the vat room specs to assure good quality curd
Monitor the DMC, PHT, and adjust as needed to maintain 100% cheese in spec with zero problem cheese generation
Monitor cheese at the mixers, extruders, and brine to ensure good quality ribbon that is acceptable to the processing department
Document any operational change and all adjustments in appropriate areas in a timely and accurate manner during production and anything out of the ordinary, in the comment section of MES as well as any required data into the MES system
Monitor ingredients and supplies necessary for production and ensure their availability to each operator
Make necessary adjustments to achieve customer specifications, checking the customer shipping specifications daily, making sure to monitor the application rates for accuracy
Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and/or stoppages
Notify maintenance as needed to minimize department downtime
Author and submit work orders as needed to ensure proper operation and maintain the basic upkeep and appearance of equipment and buildings in the cheese department as needed
Coordinate action plans in dealing with extraneous issues in all instances
Author Quality Alerts and Confidential Extraneous Reports whenever either of these conditions occurs
Immediately call the supervisor whenever you suspect based on trends and existing data that these conditions might exist or will soon exist
Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs and safety standards
Maintain the silo and HTST charts and monitor silo expirations as required by law
Maintain the Master Sanitation schedule, animal feed, and deform logs, ensure data is accurate and up to date
Set clear expectations with the operators and hold them accountable
Maintain USDA audit readiness daily
Communicate between, co-workers, departments and supervision as required
Must successfully complete JTPR and consistently perform work according to SOP
Perform other duties as assigned