Job Description
Job Description
Description :
At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; you are like family and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years! Our Ellsworth, Wisconsin facility specializes solely in the production of our world-famous All Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds, both natural and flavored, our All Natural Cheddar Cheese Curd Crumbles and sweet whey powder.
Job Title : Process Optimization & Training Internship
Reports To : Assistant Director of Operations, Production
Status : Hourly, Non-Exempt
Anticipated projects / work to be completed :
- Monitor the process flow of operators and help capture inconsistencies between workflow and documented work steps in SOP.
- Perform operator tasks as per SOP to ensure the SOP results in the desired outcome.
- Revise existing SOPs to more properly reflect current process.
- Learn and identify training capabilities of in-house training software.
- Develop bilingual Alchemy training videos for quarterly operator training.
- Identify additional ways to enhance training at Ellsworth.
Expected outcomes / key learnings :
Create and describe a flow chart of the data of the entire plant.Improves existing SOP for operators to ensure one standardized process.Alchemy training videos of key responsibilities per operator.Organized Repository of Ellsworth SOPs – digital and hardcopy.Create training for supervisor team to learn how to create and edit Alchemy videos.Proposal of how to create an energized training plan at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery .Hands-on understanding of how cheese and whey products are made to improve consistency in process.End-to-end understanding of the cheese and whey plants.Collaborating with existing operators and supervisors to identify a best-known way to perform a task or process.Developing efficient, easy-to-follow and effective SOPs that can be used by front-line employees.Developing interactive dynamic trainings to support long-term compliance to processes.Requirements :
Required competencies and skills :
Exhibit critical thinking skills and be detail-oriented.Take initiative and be action-oriented by applying time management and self-management skills every day in order to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.Have a passion for excellence and drive for quality in all that the team produces.Be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including listening skills.Trustworthy, reliable, and ability to partner.Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.Preferred Qualifications :
Pursuing degree in Food Science, Dairy Manufacturing.Spanish language ability highly appreciated!Schedule / Duration of Internship
Summer : Mid-May through August, 40 hours per weekMust be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship is not available for this position.Join the always-growing family at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese! Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910
