Cheese Technical Manager

• Salary range 006: $102,600-$128,300(Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

• Work schedule:Monday-Friday with flexibility needed for operational needs

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with7% company contributions

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

The levers through which you will make an impact:

We are looking for a Cheese Technical Manager in Jerome.

The Cheese Technical Manager is responsible for coordinating all areas of production to produce consistent quality cheese and dairy products that delivers our customer’s brand promise within our vision statement while optimizing yields and efficiencies. The Cheese Technical Manager develops, promotes and maintains a manufacturing environment and a workforce capable of meeting manufacturing requirements in cheese, whey and cream. This position consistently strives to produce quality cheese for customers, fulfilling customers’ brand promise. The Cheese Technical Manager maintains the highest Agropur standards, always seeking to meet or exceed customer expectations and implement improvements for the future.

• Review recipes and make updates to maximize both yield and quality/performance of all products produced.
• Fully support and effectively communicate changes in processes, recipe, operation, quality issues and concerns, as well as experiments to the department--Plant Manager, Production Manager and Supervisors.
• Mentor future Master Cheese Makers and licensed Cheese Makers.
• Working under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Cheese Technical Manager will coordinate efficient cheese process to lead the production team to meet or exceed yields and quality goals of our customers.
• Follow through with the Chemical Suppliers Service report by making the necessary changes to maintain the sanitation of equipment along with the plant personnel.
• Develop and maintain procedures for the cheese make, operation, and training of supervisors and employees in the cheese plant.
• Coordinate the starter programs for the cheese process.
• Coordinate cheese grading with our present customers.
• Be an active, participant in the tactical planning group for the plant.
• Work with the Quality Control department to make determinations on disposition of product based on product and customer specifications.
• Lead and motivate people toward continuous improvement in the cheese department.
• Work with the sales department regarding product disposition as well as with the customers. Visit plants as required to support the customer’s needs and wants for their cheese.
• Support the cheese department at all departmental levels to optimize quality, efficiency and food safety.
• Grade cheese for the plant/do pizza bakes.
• Work with vat operators in the cheese department to gain consistency in operation and sanitation from operator to operator.
• Work closely with CDR (Center for Dairy Research), R&D, Sales/Marketing, and other outside vendors to maintain an edge on our competition.

What will enable you to create value:

• Associate Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry or related experience required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the cheese making process preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.