Production Specialist

The Production Specialist is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and optimizing daily production activities within the dairy processing facility. You will ensure that dairy products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Your role will involve monitoring and coordinating day-to-day production operations, ensuring timely processing of dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter. It is essential to supervise production lines, maintain consistent product quality, and adhere to specifications. You will collaborate with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to reduce downtime and quickly resolve any issues that may arise. Additionally, you will assist in planning production schedules based on demand, raw material availability, and equipment readiness. Training and supporting operators and line workers on standard operating procedures and safety practices will be a key part of your responsibilities. As a Production Specialist, you will analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Implementing and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and Six Sigma will be crucial. Monitoring raw material usage, waste levels, and yield performance, while maintaining accurate production and process records for traceability and audit purposes, will also be part of your duties. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Dairy Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with at least 4 years of experience in a dairy manufacturing or food processing environment. Knowledge of pasteurization, homogenization, fermentation, and other dairy processing techniques is required. Familiarity with quality control systems, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance is essential. Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production software systems is expected. Preferred skills for this role include experience with automated dairy processing equipment and SCADA systems, as well as certification in HACCP, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing. Familiarity with sustainability practices in dairy operations is also advantageous.,