California Dairies, Inc. is the leading dairy processing cooperative in California. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we operate several processing facilities located throughout California. CDI employees are highly valued and are provided with competitive benefits packages and career growth plans.

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes: 

• Salary Range $82,021 - $120,297
• Family medical/dental/vision
• Generous company contributions to 401k
• Relocation Assistance
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

Oversee the daily operation of the butter department. Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.  “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.

Essential Functions

• Review daily inventories and assist Butter Foreperson in planning daily equipment run times.
• Direct daily supervisor duties.
• Attend daily staff meetings with the Plant Manager to coordinate daily Butter Room activities.
• Review and approve employees' daily work schedules and time cards.
• Review daily Butter Room efficiencies and reports.
• Must be available to be contacted during off hours if needed.
• Review CIP records daily.
• Schedule all CIP procedures.
• Audit sampling techniques and sanitation practices.
• Provide training and evaluations as needed.
• Review microbiology test results daily, investigate high counts and report findings to Production Superintendent.
• Review list of any out-of-spec. product with Plant Superintendent and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Review all Butter C of A's.
• Check employee GMP's.
• Verify that all plant equipment is in good working condition and that all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis.
• Follow and enforce all safety and working rules.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc.'s best interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has management and employee supervisory responsibilities in the area of discipline, performance evaluations, On the Job Training Forms, Incident Reports, and any other documentation.
• Responsible for supervising, training/developing, and coaching the Butter Supervisor.
• Coordinate on-the-job training.
• Oversee adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Oversee scheduling of employees and temporary labor.
• Have the responsibility of reviewing time sheets and addressing overtime.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.

Education and/or Experience

A BS degree in Dairy or Food Science or other related field and four years of experience in a leadership role or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.

• College-level verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate with upper management on a daily basis.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
• Good math and statistical skills.
• Excellent computer skills for data input, report writing, and program tracking.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.

Language Skills

English is required as the spoken language. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands and walks throughout shift. Walks on uneven concrete and tiles surfaces. Sits occasionally to fill out paperwork, attend meetings, and answer emails.

Lifting/Carrying: Lifts up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 75 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling: Some pushing or pulling could be involved when assisting operators.

Bending/Stooping: Stoops throughout the workday, for varying lengths of time.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling:  May assume any combination of these positions during duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Also, may squat to use legs for leverage when using a large wrench to open product presses.

Twisting/Turning: May assume any combination of these positions during duties.

Climbing/Balancing: Climbing and balancing is explicitly required in the inspection of processing equipment.

Reaching: Reaching at or above shoulder level at various times during the shift when adjusting equipment or climbing vertical ladders.

Grasping/Manipulating: The ability to grasp and manipulate papers, objects, and equipment will be required. In addition, the ability to keyboard for data input will be required continuously.

Equipment

B.U.C. 3000 and B.U.E. 13,000 machines – along with butter pumps and associated equipment for testing butter, salt analyzer and CEM.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employee will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Employee may be required to enter confined spaces to perform equipment inspections.  Employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, and other related chemicals. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.