Associate Whey Manager

Description

TITLE: Associate Whey Manager

REPORTS TO: Whey Manager

LOCATION: Tulare, CA

Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Tulare, CA.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.

From your PASSION to ours

The Associate Whey Manager will support the Whey Manager in overseeing the production, quality, and efficiency of whey processing and operations at our facility. The role will assist in managing day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. This position plays a key role in optimizing processes, managing the whey team, and ensuring whey production goals are met to support overall plant performance.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Assist the Whey Manager in overseeing the daily operations of whey production, including processing, drying, and packaging activities
• Monitor production schedules to ensure whey processing meets quality standards, timelines, and efficiency targets.
• Support process improvements to maximize yields, minimize losses, and increase overall plant efficiency.
• Supervise and coach production teams, ensuring proper training, performance management, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Work closely with quality assurance to ensure all whey products meet company specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to address equipment issues, minimize downtime, and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are followed.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to whey production, identifying opportunities for improvement and reporting results to leadership.
• Provide data analysis, reports, and recommendations to the Whey Manager to support decision-making.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Dairy Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in food or dairy manufacturing, with exposure to whey processing preferred.
• +3 years of experience in leadership positions with the ability to supervise, motivate, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP) and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.

Lactalis Heritage Dairy is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.