Production Specialist ( Cheese, Food, Dairy ) MD Food Product

5.0 - 8.0 years

5 - 12 Lacs

pune

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We are seeking a skilled Cheese Production Specialist to manage and oversee all aspects of cheese manufacturing operations, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, food safety, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of cheese-making processes, milk handling, fermentation, and ripening, along with experience in running automated dairy equipment and leading production teams. Role & responsibilities : Supervise daily cheese production activities from milk standardization, pasteurization, curd preparation, cutting, molding, pressing, salting, and ripening. Ensure adherence to cheese recipes, production parameters, and process controls to maintain product consistency and quality. Monitor critical control points (CCP) and process conditions in compliance with food safety standards (FSSC 22000, HACCP). Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team for sampling, testing, and continuous improvement of cheese products. Manage and optimize yield, minimize losses, and improve plant efficiency. Operate and troubleshoot cheese vats, separators, molders, brining systems, and packaging equipment. Maintain hygiene standards and supervise cleaning and sanitation protocols in the production area (CIP and manual cleaning). Train and guide production operators and junior staff on best practices in cheese making and handling. Desired candidate profile : Bachelors degree/Diploma in Dairy Technology. 5-8 years of hands-on experience in cheese production in a dairy processing environment. Strong knowledge of cheese-making processes ( Artisanal ,Hard, semi-hard, soft cheeses) , milk standardization, cultures, enzymes, and fermentation control. Understanding of dairy processing equipment operation and troubleshooting. Good knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, and production documentation. Preferred profile: Experience with different cheese varieties ( Artisanal cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, processed cheese, gouda, etc .) Exposure to automated cheese-making plants and packaging lines. Familiarity with SAP or other ERP production modules. Knowledge of yield improvement and cost control initiatives.

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Cheese Specialist Milch Farms

5.0 - 9.0 years

0 Lacs

chennai, tamil nadu

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As a passionate and enthusiastic individual with a curiosity for cheese, you will leverage your experience in cheese cutting, production, and taste to contribute to the success of our team. Your role will involve researching, discovering, and introducing new products to enhance our product selection across cheese and other specialty items. Your strong knowledge in cheese making, particularly in the realm of processed cheese, will be crucial in this process. You will draw upon your extensive experience to apply the right mix of ingredients, dye, coloring agents, rennet, and other cultures to create high-quality cheese products. Your familiarity with the dairy industry and cheese manufacturing will be instrumental in ensuring the excellence of our offerings. Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of cheese and contribute to the growth and innovation of our product line.,

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