Supervisor - Ricotta Packaging - 2nd shift

Lactalis American Group Inc • Buffalo, NY

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
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, Président® 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 USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supervisor - Ricotta Packaging - 2nd shift in Buffalo, New York.
Summary: Ensures the department is running in a safe, productive manner. Focuses on production, quality and people. Identifies, investigates and works to solve problems that arise. Works closely with department employees and reports any issues to Ricotta Packaging Manager.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Ability to perform a multitude of tasks.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Knowledge of computer software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
• 3-5 years of Supervisory experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in business administration or dairy science preferred
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists operators in set up and start of packaging.
• Insures performance of quality control checks.
• Verifies code information on all cups, boxes, packages and pallet labels.
• Completes and maintains appropriate paperwork/reports.
• Verifies operator logs each hour with signature.
• Performs seal checks on each line each half-hour.
• Tours entire room on a half-hour basis.
• Monitors product giveaway at check weighers and address any issues with the machine operator.
• Assures that proper product sampling is complete and taken to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Reviews metal detection logs, addresses any issues that arise.
• Checks cooling spiral temperatures, spiral speeds, and before and after cooling temperatures.
• Ensures sufficient manpower is scheduled for next day’s activities. Makes adjustments if necessary.
• Ensure that there are sufficient supplies (hoods, arm sleeves, and gloves) for the day.
• Maintains employee records including attendance, and write-ups as needed.
• Maintains an open line of communication with all employees in Ricotta Packaging department.
• Identifies, investigates and works to solve any problems that arise in the department.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED