Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plant Quality: Review list of any out-of-spec product with Butter Manager/Butter Supervisor.
• Plant Audits: Check butter department hourly to assure department is ready for inspection. Check
employee GMP’s. Assist Quality Assurance with all butter audits.
• Plant loss: Review Butter room losses with Butter Manager/Butter Supervisor. Review of losses include product and material.
• Sanitation: Review CIP records daily. Review random equipment checks with the department supervisor/manager and plant management.
• Plant Employees: Monitor employees throughout shift. Keep track of overtime and communicate if it is needed with plant management. Provide training to employees as needed.
• Equipment: Verify that all butter room equipment is in good working condition and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis.
• Check and monitor paperwork to ensure it is filled out correctly.
• When running production monitor all products are in spec.
• Check and monitor the box codes and prints are correct when running both retail and bulk.
• And other duties assigned by management.
• Member of the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review on the job training reviews.
• Review master sanitation logs and quarterly and monthly gasket program.
• Ensure all CIPs are completed in a timely manner and chemical concentrations are recorded properly.
• May assist with Corrective Action Reports (CAR’s).
• Oversee adherence to company policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have the ability to trouble shoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate with upper management daily.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• A High School diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.