Process Technician

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day.
After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do.
If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place.
We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.
Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers.
You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated.
If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods.
Join us! Process Technician - Oostburg/Plymouth Responsible for supporting the high-speed packaging of cheese for retail and food service applications.
Under direction of the Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations and/or VP of Operations, also responsible for optimizing packaging equipment design and controls to achieve key operational objectives including line efficiency and product yield throughout all production lines at both packaging plants.
Establish standard methods of operation that reflect best practices across a broad spectrum of packaging machines, including all production support equipment from cutting to case packing.
Teach and mentor Team Leads and Line Leads in the standard method of operation with the goal of reducing operating costs and improving equipment reliability.
Define and document critical procedures and machine settings to efficiently meet all product specifications.
Demonstrate the ability to safely operate and troubleshoot production equipment at high levels of productivity and quality while communicating with Maintenance staff.
Provide collaborative support to Maintenance, Packaging Technologists, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and other support personnel to identify areas of improvement.
Analyze production data to understand bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Meet with Production staff from all shifts to understand current state and collaborate on process changes.
Work with Engineering staff to develop new line layouts and define process requirements for new equipment design.
Define equipment settings and controls for new production items as needed.
Perform process audits to verify adherence to center line standards and correct processes as determined by findings.
Be proactive and assist any Line Leads when machine or quality problems arise to minimize unplanned downtime.
Perform additional projects as requested by the Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations and Vice President of Operations.
What You Can Offer High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education or certification is a plus.
Proven experience in operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment with a high level of mechanical aptitude.
Have exceptional time management and organizational skills to multitask.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills.
Specific knowledge of production processes and packaging operations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Must exhibit the desire to continuously improve product quality.
Must have the ability to analyze data to make recommendations to management.
Ability to work professionally as a team with all production and supervisory personnel.
Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate needs of all shifts regardless of day or shift with appropriate notice.
Ability to use a PC and iPad.
What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication.
Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.
To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides: A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more) Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays) Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more) Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more) Green sustainability initiatives Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven Training and development programs Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work! Continuous communication with Employees - Company App Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, chili cook-offs, company picnics, holiday party and more) Masters Gallery is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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