Processing Supervisor-Nights

The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry’s latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.

job purpose:

This position is responsible for all personnel and equipment within the Processing Department during the scheduled shift. The primary activities include but are not limited to: administration of time and attendance for employees, equipment troubleshooting, operational program execution and development, achieving and tracking production goals, facility safety and quality awareness, and material and inventory tracking and monitoring.

responsibilities:

• Responsible for operator supervision, training, and reporting on the daily operation of the processing equipment which consist of UHTs, Membranes, Separators, HTST, Batching, and Raw Receiving and ancillary equipment needed for operations and cleaning.
• Manage production lines through all aspects of schedule: production, sanitation, production changeovers, and planned shutdowns.
• Lead Shift Hand Over Meeting (SHO) and attend Daily Directional Setting meeting (DDS)
• Handle and/or escalate any safety concerns that arise during shift including but not limited to identifying and reporting potential hazards, reporting near misses/incidents, acting as a first responder if trained or notifying first responder if needed, altering plans to mitigate risks.
• Manage violations of company policies, procedures, and working rules through one-on-one coaching or reporting to the appropriate manager.
• Communicate with other departments of changes to running conditions in a timely manner, and report problems encountered to the Processing Manager, while following further instruction from management.
• Interpret skills matrix and organize personnel based on business needs for the shift.
• Be audit ready by having floors and drains cleaned as needed, recording charts in proper condition, verifying state seals on equipment, and informing management as needed.
• Complete and audit Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL) tasks on shift.
• Check tanks, equipment, and validate check sheets to ensure proper CIP is executed on time. Ensure all equipment is ready for production at the end of CIP.
• Closely and accurately monitor equipment production and running hours making necessary decisions and changes throughout shift.
• Verify processing equipment is being maintained in perfect condition by maintenance. Ensure PM’s and work orders are being written and executed by working closely with the maintenance department personnel.
• Must be able to read and interpret equipment drawings and P&ID diagrams. Specifically, for fluid processing equipment and processing equipment.
• Document and react to shift losses by performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to completion.
• Ability to create production fluid plan schedules and managing the consumption levels during the shift.
• Get involved in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and One Point Lessons (OPLs) then communicate changes with the team.

skills/qualifications required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline is preferred or six years of experience in a leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• At least one (1) year of food/beverage industry manufacturing experience. Dairy industry with both ESL and Aseptic experience is highly preferred.

working conditions and physical requirements: 

• 12 hours sitting/standing/walking around the production floor
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs of materials
• Reaching/bending requirements including climbing ladders or elevated areas
• Hand dexterity for operating machinery or computer systems
• Exposure to hazards (machinery noise, confined spaces, chemical handling, etc.)
• Wearing PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and slip-resistant boots
• Specific atmospheric conditions and environmental factors
• Any other physical requirements including desk work, meetings, and data entry

food safety requirements:

• 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 while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• 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.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

Position location: Webster, NY

Reports to: Processing Manager

Travel requirements:75% for the first month, then <10%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

base rate: $80,000-$90,000/yr

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].