Cheese Technical Manager

4 weeks ago


Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States Surf Search Full time

Our client is seeking a Cheese Technical Manager to support the business objectives of the cheese making operations for their St. Cloud, MN cheese plant. The Cheese Technical Manager is a cheese making expert who plays a pivotal role delivering exceptional cheese products in a consistent, cost-effective manner through process variation reduction and optimization of the process. This position reports to the Plant Manager while also managing 2 salaried direct reports.

Essential Functions

· Optimize cheese production operations to ensure quality and yield targets are met.

· Track and analyze performance indicators to identify opportunities within the existing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

· Manage product and process trials, ensuring work is properly documented and involving all relevant stakeholders.

· Contribute to the site-wide continuous improvement initiatives, both as team leader and as a team member.

· Brings best practices and consultation to the design and layout of new and modified plant processes and equipment.

· Assists engineering in the analysis and troubleshooting of problems as well as the integration of new equipment and processes.

· Provides for and is focused on adherence to all US, State and other regulatory standards.

· Knowledgeable of pasteurization, membrane filtration, fortification, fermentation and the processing of cheese making by-products including cream, whey, and permeate.

· Monitor, including testing of fat, protein, salt, moisture, pH, and other chemistry components on finished products.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Lead, coach and develop two salaried direct reports in the areas of cheese making and process improvement

Required Education/Experience:

· Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Science (Microbiology/Chemistry), Engineering or associated discipline is required; or an equivalent level of expertise based on a combination of qualifications and experience

· At least 7 years' experience in a technical, operations or quality assurance function in a food manufacturing facility

· Cheese manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required.

· Previous experience in a direct supervisory role is highly preferred.

· Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred – Green or Black Belt

· Prefer certified in HACCP and/or PCQI certified.

· Understanding of industry best practices and standards to produce high quality cheese.

· Deep knowledge of how to build and optimize manufacturing process to commercial goals while delivering quality & safety outcomes.

· Certified and licensed as Cheesemaker and HTST operator.



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