Production Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: A professional to coordinate dairy cream production operations, lead teams, and ensure quality and efficiency, driving continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Coordinate dairy cream production operations. 2. Lead and develop operational teams, promoting engagement. 3. Ensure food quality and safety standards. About Ipanema Queijos Since 1982, Ipanema has operated in the dairy market, offering high-quality cheeses. Founded by a traditional family of dairy producers and cheesemakers, its journey has been built on strong customer relationships, investments in new facilities, and continuous innovation. Key Responsibilities * Coordinate production operations, focusing on dairy creams such as requeijão, cheddar, ricotta cream, and similar products. * Plan, monitor, and control daily and weekly production schedules, ensuring demand fulfillment. * Lead, guide, and develop the operational team, promoting discipline, engagement, and good manufacturing practices. * Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and good manufacturing practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. * Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Production Planning and Control (PCP), and Logistics departments to ensure operational continuity. * Monitor production metrics (yield, losses, productivity, efficiency, downtime). * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, recipes, equipment, and production methods. * Ensure proper use of inputs, equipment, and raw materials to minimize waste. * Ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations and internal procedures. Prerequisites * Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Production Engineering, Dairy Technology, or related fields. * Proven experience in dairy cream production processes (e.g., requeijão, creamy cheddar, ricotta cream, etc.). * Experience in the dairy industry. * Knowledge of thermal processing, emulsification, standardization, and cream stability. * Experience leading operational teams. * Familiarity with production and quality metrics. All our positions are open to People with Disabilities (PwD). \#PeopleAreEverything \#WeAreIpanema Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel Willingness to Relocate