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fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com . job purpose :  The Processing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily/nightly operations of the Coopersville Product Processing Department. The Processing Manager oversees the supervisory staff, and implements operations programs and policies  responsibilities:    Review daily inventories and the daily production plan with the Material/Scheduling Manager, develop production and efficiency reports, and coordinate schedule demands with staff and product movement personnel  Accountable for third party Food Safety and GMP audits/results as well as internal Quality and Food Safety programs  Review plant quality through the review of microbiology test results, investigation and eradication of high or repeat area or product counts  Review product and equipment specifications to ensure conformance to product specifications are realized  Review all nonconforming product or ingredients with Quality Assurance Manager  Monitor processing department throughout shift and assure employee compliance with GMP’s, sanitation, and safety. Review daily audit reports  Verify that all plant processing equipment is in good working condition and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis by reviewing Preventive Maintenance schedules with the Maintenance Manager  Review all work orders and daily maintenance reports  Manage processing department’s budget within financial guidance  Manage processing teams on different days and schedules  Perform other duties as necessary  skills/qualifications required:    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Dairy Science preferred, with proven knowledge of process flow and fluid mass balance  5-10 years’ experience in Fluid Milk or Value-Added processing required  Working knowledge of PMO  Proven experience working directly with FDA/USDA and/or other Federal/State regulatory agencies  Proven experience working in a 24/7 operation with customers both upstream (Producers) and downstream (Packaging and Supply Chain)  Ability to implement fundamental Lean Principles including 5S  Ability to meet production schedules with shifting priorities  Understanding of basic CIP operations, functionality and chemistry  Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business  Excellent organizational and follow-through skills  Ability to work all shifts including off shifts  Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment  food safety requirements:    Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.  Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.  Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.  Ability to initiate&nbs