Cheese Technical Manager

Job Title: Cheese Technical Manager

Company: Agropur

Location: Little Chute, WI

Description: 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. 

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• 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. 

Hours/Employment Type: Full-time; Days

Salary/Wages: Base Salary Plus Annual Bonus 

How to Apply: Visit our online posting

Questions? Please contact Sara Nack at sara.nack@agropur.com or (920) 851-7444