Raw Receiving Supervisor

General Description:

The Raw Receiving Supervisor is responsible for completing assigned production duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Raw Receiving Supervisor does this by supervising the operations of the Raw Milk Receiving Department. The Raw Receiving Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that proper testing is maintained on raw materials received, production in process and finished goods. The Raw Receiving Supervisor completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.

• Provide direct supervision for all shifts of Quality Control activities as assigned by QA/QC management, ensuring accurate and timely laboratory results for inspection, testing and receiving of products during production.

• Monitor the status of raw receiving operations with a focus on maintaining Quality standards. Ensures accurate record keeping and document control practices and filing of test results.

• Assist with coordination between departments to minimize time and or product loss and increase problem solving.

• Assist in development in benchmarks and KPI's to increase QA performance and help guide department efforts to meeting established goals.

• Participate as an active member of the Food Safety & Quality Team.

• Investigate new methods to prevent product loss, improve quality and or increase efficiency.

• Assist in all employment transactions for assigned shifts, to include hiring decisions, performance-based evaluations, corrective actions, and separations.

• Evaluate job performance of all Raw Milk Receivers and set goals that are measurable and attainable with individual accountability as assigned by QA/QC management.

• Notify production supervision and processors of any corrections needed and verify with proper testing and silo management plans.

• Monitor and help in auditing raw operations; performing Equipment Cleaning Verification.

• Coordinate and document quality investigations initiated by internal quality concerns with the laboratory team.

• Assist with training of QC personnel to maintain compliance with Quality Control Standards.

• Monitor and ensure compliance to all OSHA, NYSDAM, PMO, FSMA, SQF and EEOC requirements.

• Oversee and assist with the testing of raw product received or shipped as required and ensure COA compliance and verification.

• Maintain a preventative maintenance program in the raw lab area for equipment, gaskets, air blows, hoses, etc.

• Responsible for evaluating, preparing, revising, and complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.

• Aids and support to all areas in quality and other supporting departments, to resolve any issues regarding production as assigned by supervisor/lead.

• Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerning their supervisor/lead.

• Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.

• Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality and maintain compliance with S.Q.F. Certification.

• Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices.

• Support continuous improvement activities and apply/implement 5s methodology (housekeeping) in all Quality work areas.

• Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.

• Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.

• Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).

• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.

• Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.

• Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.

• Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

• Partner with colleagues and lead direct reports by example to gain trust and integrity.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and problems of operating business functions

• Knowledge of general computer functions such as Microsoft Office programs, spreadsheets, etc.

• Knowledge in GMP/cGMP, SQF 2000 Level 3 regulations, USDA guidelines and FDA regulations as related to the food and beverage industry

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required.

• AS/AAS degree in science related discipline (biology, food processing, chemistry, dairy management, etc.)

• Minimum of 1 year of dairy or related experience required.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Performance Standards:

• Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.

• Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.

• Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.

• Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.

• Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.

• Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.

• Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.

• Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

• Normally protected from weather and temperature changes, possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid, or windy weather conditions does exist.

• May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.

• May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.

• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.

• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.

• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $32.00 to $48.00.