Processing Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Gaylord, Minnesota

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Req ID: 25759

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food. Location Description Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating the processing system, CIP system, giving work direction to the other processors and assisting the shift supervisor in the managing of the processing department. The SME will build business continuity by effectively coordinating and ensuring processing schedules and conformed to and communicated throughout the week by working a M-F shift (Day / Night) in order to own shift handoffs, which includes cross departmental communication (scheduling/procurement/production) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes full operating responsibility for the UHT processing system, CIP system and records all the time, temperature, pressure and flow rates as required by the company. Detects and reports or acts upon any system abnormalities to reduce the risk of and damage of the system or product. Understand how an aseptic system operates and how sanitation, bacteria control, and sterilization are related to it in the process as well as work area to achieve the high quality standards set by the company. Coordinates with the packaging lead person the status of the system to allow the timely hook up and start up of the production lines. Direct the processing personnel in all sanitation, CIP receiving and transferring of eggs, and GMP activities. mix citric acid using procedures set by the company to meet QA standards. Prepare written reports and maintain assigned logs, records, and other documentation required by the company and USDA. Set unloading schedules and communicate to procurement to ensure empties are available as needed for incoming drivers. Coordinate with all departments to make sure all mixing activities making sure that mixing is started on time, proper formulations and procedures are being followed and the oldest egg is being processed first to insure all customer and company standards are met. Trains all processing personnel on all areas of processing and helps wherever needed to insure the systems are operating at peak performance and down time during clean-up and re-sterilization is minimized. Works with processing leads to ensure mixing stays on schedule by managing silo inventories and egg movements. Coordinates mixing needs and any changes to the mix model based on egg availability and silo space. Coordinates all processing needs for precooked to minimize impact on Aseptic packaging times. Monitors the central sanitizing systems in the chemical rooms making sure all the drums have chemical in them and operating correctly to meet the correct PPM for each chemical set by the company. Maintains regular and consistent attendance. Assume Pre-op inspections for processing equipment by accomplishing: Pre-inspects all silos, pumps, and pasteurizer equipment. Works with the QA lead and/or supervisor on timing of upcoming pre-ops to ensure timely turning of equipment to prevent delays in processing functions. Works directly with processing on all pasteurizer press inspections to ensure timely inspections. Identifies root cause of failures when press fails inspections and determines corrective action to help prevent future failures. Provides report to management on failure issues and next steps. Works with supervisor on timing of clean turnarounds to help ensure packaging and processing cleans are as efficient as possible. Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Validates through daily auditing that unloading logs are completed accurately . Coordinates potential System C support for tanker unloading and ensuring egg is efficiently moved back into Aseptic when needed. Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products. May fill in for the Area Supervisor, as needed Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent. One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization in English Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Ability to operate specific equipment or tools in the department. Skill in working with computers and experience with spreadsheet and word-processing software. Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.

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