• Job Description

  Req#: CHEES007276

  Darigold is seeking a motivated Cheese Plant Production Supervisor to be a part our Sunnyside, WA team. The Production Supervisor must possess the desire and ability to provide leadership and supervisory coordination in all aspects of production. As a member of the Sunnyside, WA team the Production Supervisor will be a partner in the Operations Division. The Production Supervisor’s role is to maintain a high level of productivity and continuous improvement with their assigned shift in the areas of safety, reliability, cost savings, team building and personnel management.

  What You Will Do

  • Provide leadership and supervision for the Cheese Plant
  • Maintain (with the Plant Manager’s oversight) the day-to-day operations in the Cheese Plant
  • Effectively motivate, train and communicate with supervisors and team members to assure superior levels of safety, reliability, sanitation, and quality
  • Ensure individual and team levels of performance meet or exceed goals and expectations
  • Prepare and conduct team meetings as necessary for proper communications and development
  • Work with the Engineering and Quality Assurance staff to create a cooperative environment on their assigned shift
  • Oversees the compliance of third-party quality certifications such as SQF, Kosher, Halal, and others as applicable. Coordinates audits, documentation, and corrective actions related to these certifications.
  • Develop an expert knowledge of the production process and all associated equipment
  • Participate in and lead project teams that improve: safety, quality, reliability, sanitation and reduce waste
  • Reinforce sense of urgency during production runs and periods of machine downtime
  • Effectively communicate issues to the management team

  What You Will Bring

  • The ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise and backgrounds
  • Ability to achieve results through others
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Must be self-motivated and a self-starter
  • Needs flexibility to work variable hours and weekends
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business or related field preferred.
  • Industry experience would be considered in the absence of a degree
  • Dairy, beverage or process industry background would be a plus

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  Salary Range

  $78,000 to $95,563 per year

  Benefits of Working at Darigold
  We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are
  important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:
  • 401k with generous employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Employer paid life & disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid Holidays
  • 8 weeks paid paternal Leave
  • Education assistance
  • Community giving through matching donations
  • Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

  Our Commitment to Diversity
  Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre -employment background screen & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Today’s consumers want to know that their food is produced safely and responsibly. And Darigold | Northwest Dairy Association — a farmer-owned dairy cooperative with over 100 years of history in the northwest United States — is committed to excellent stewardship of the animals, food, people, and natural resources in our care.

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