We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Free cheese!

Summary of Functions:

Lead effective daily operations and develop highly skilled packaging plant operations. Support the departmental goal of efficiency, high yields, quality production and equipment operations. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Directly manage frontline packaging employees and functional leads by establishing daily objectives and performance expectations. 
•  Lead daily operations of high-speed automated packaging lines, ensuring production schedules are met safely and efficiently. 
• Responsibility for frontline employees including hiring, reviews, rewards, and discipline 
•  Support and lead packaging line changeovers while minimizing downtime and product loss. 
• Manage daily process including but not limited to:
• Establish Operations Procedures (SOPs)
• Establish workload requirements, work schedules and plan task level assignments 
• Establish training needs and certifications requirements
• Ensure safe operation
• Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, downtime, throughput, labor efficiency, yields, quality defects, and waste reduction to drive performance. 
• Maintain composure in stressful situations, making sound decisions and communicating with management team as needed
• Motivate employees to higher achievements
• Supporting the development of a process improvement program 
• Recognize trends/indicators and reacts proactively to address potential problems
• Ensure employees maintain industry guidelines for GMP
• Proficiency in English required with Spanish language skills preferred
• Computer proficient

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities: 

• Comply with all Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP and SQF regulations
• Comply with GMP's in the plant
• Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality systems

Organizational Relationships: 

Position reports to the Packaging Plant Manager. Direct reports for this position include: Frontline departmental employees

Qualifications:

• Minimum A.A. with B.S. or B.A. preferred
• 5 years of supervisory experience 
• Strong knowledge of packaging equipment. 
• Experience working in food manufacturing company, preferably dairy operations or related
• Proven background with safety program and GMP
• willingness to work non-traditional hours as required
• Food, CPG, or USDA/FDA environments 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job, Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This positions will work in an office environment with regular trips to manufacturing and warehouse centers
• Regular exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold or chemicals,

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.

Joseph Gallo Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO