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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 American Group, a part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sanitation Supervisor based in Merrill, WI.
This 2nd shift position will support and oversee the work of the Sanitation Team by actively participating on the floor. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Supervisor will ensure the department is running smoothly and in a safe, productive manner; will plan and oversee daily cleaning of equipment, facility areas, and production lines while managing 2nd shift activities. Requires proficiency in all Sanitation programs and duties to ensure procedures required for cleaning and sanitizing meet OSHA, Quality and Food Safety requirements.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Oversee the nightly work of the plant’s sanitation team, including assigning tasks and providing guidance as needed on proper cleaning procedures while maintaining safety protocols and use of equipment and chemicals.
- Implement/adhere to SSOPs, track all sanitation activities; provide training as needed to new hires and team; validate and verify knowledge by maintaining Job Task Checklists for current and new employees.
- Responsible for maintaining the Master Sanitation Schedule and compliance with the requirements of GMPSs, HACCP, Allergan and Food Safety Programs.
- Conduct regular scheduled inspections, internal audits, and testing to verify the effectiveness of sanitation procedures; maintains accurate records of procedures and inspections.
- Ensures proper use, storage, dilution and handling of cleaning chemicals.
- Work with other departments in a collaborative manner to ensure a clean and safe work environment; will work closely with Production and Quality to investigate and address sanitation issues such as preoperational set-up failures and cleanliness issues, applying corrective actions that will improve timely and efficient production start-up.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure efficient cleaning, set up, and operation.
- Develop sanitation procedures and/or update as needed on new or existing equipment
- Participate in weekly manufacturing Team Lead and Management Team meetings.
Requirements:
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of five years’ manufacturing experience, preferably in a food environment.
- Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience, with a strong attention to detail to ensure the effective operation and cleanliness of equipment and facility.
- Experience in food production, packaging, and sanitation is preferred.
Specialized Knowledge
- OSHA, Food Safety, FDA, and USDA.
- Knowledge of ISO and certifications within the food industry.
- Proficient use of a computer and systems (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Skills / Abilities
- Effective and Proficient communicator, written and verbal.
- Proven experience in production leadership within the food or dairy industry; experience in sanitation and work procedures ideal.
- Good problem solving and analysis skills.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and organizational skills.
- Effectively manage a team to ensure efficient use of time while meeting all sanitation and cleanliness requirements. e
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.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.
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