Cheese Technical Manager at Agropur

Job Type:

Regular

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How Agropur invests in YOU:

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) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities

What’s involved in this role:

We are looking for a Cheese Technical Manager in Little Chute, WI.

• Manage 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 trials to the department--Plant Manager, Production Manager, Supervisors and R & D.
• Manager an efficient cheese process to lead the production and quality teams to meet or exceed yields and quality goals of our customers.
• Develop and maintain procedures for the cheese make, operation, and training of supervisors and employees in the cheese plant.
• Manage the starter programs for the cheese processes.
• Assist when required with plant audits (USDA, FDA, State, third party, etc.) and plant tours.
• Partner with Quality to make determinations on disposition of product based on product and customer specifications.
• Support the customer’s needs and wants for their cheese.
• Work with product development and cheese sales on new product formulations.

What you need to join our team:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the cheese making process required.
• Master Cheese Makers Certification preferred
• Associate Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry or related experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Where you’ll be working:

Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 150 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon’s Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon’s is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits.

• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

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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.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.