Production Lead / Supervisor (Food & Beverage)
About the role
Our client, a fast growing on-farm dairy processor in Hamilton is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined individual to support their Production Manager and help drive daily production efficiency and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in dairy processing and HTST pasteurization who’s ready to take on more responsibility and grow alongside the business. You’ll play a key role in the back-of-house operations, supporting all aspects of mixing, blending, pasteurization, sanitation, and equipment maintenance/troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day dairy processing operations including HTST pasteurization, mixing, blending, and temperature monitoring
- Assist with scheduling, production planning, and quality control
- Ensure all processes comply with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols
- Identify and troubleshoot mechanical and process issues in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate production records and temperature logs
- Collaborate closely with the Production Manager and across departments to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant production
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and SOP development
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in dairy processing (HTST pasteurization experience required)
- Post-secondary education in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field is an ass
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with processing equipment
- Knowledge of dairy products such as milk, yogurt, butter, and cheese curds
- Understanding of sanitation standards, food safety, and temperature control
- Energetic, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in this position
De Lacy Executive Recruitment offers professional recruitment services for employers and candidates in Agriculture and Food & Beverage Processing. The De Lacy Executive team of professionals are committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. For more information about our services please call 800.672.8552 or email advisor@delacyexecutive.com
About De Lacy Executive Recruitment North America
De Lacy Executive Recruitment offers professional recruitment services for employers and candidates in agriculture and food. The De Lacy team of professional consultants is committed to exceeding the expectations of those whom we serve.
Founded in 2000 in the United Kingdom, the De Lacy team has focused largely on agribusiness and food processing sectors and has grown to be the best known recruitment business for the sector. Building on this strength and stability, as well as the growing demand for international search inquiries, De Lacy Executive Recruitment expanded into North America in 2018.
De Lacy was built on the pillars of confidentiality, integrity, honesty and excellence. Our focus is about quality and commitment to service. We work with candidates at from managers up to CEO.
When working with De Lacy, employers can expect an in depth discussion around people planning and how the ‘right’ people work within your organization. De Lacy’s trusted advisors use this insight to search and select quality candidates from their own extensive database as well as advertise through various partner organizations to build a dynamic group of candidates to select from.
As a candidate, De Lacy will provide career development advice, career consulting, as well as preparation for interview success. Open communication, confidentiality and complete transparency are top-of-mind for De Lacy consultants as they work with you throughout the process.
Production Lead / Supervisor (Food & Beverage)
About the role
Our client, a fast growing on-farm dairy processor in Hamilton is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined individual to support their Production Manager and help drive daily production efficiency and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in dairy processing and HTST pasteurization who’s ready to take on more responsibility and grow alongside the business. You’ll play a key role in the back-of-house operations, supporting all aspects of mixing, blending, pasteurization, sanitation, and equipment maintenance/troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day dairy processing operations including HTST pasteurization, mixing, blending, and temperature monitoring
- Assist with scheduling, production planning, and quality control
- Ensure all processes comply with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols
- Identify and troubleshoot mechanical and process issues in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate production records and temperature logs
- Collaborate closely with the Production Manager and across departments to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant production
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and SOP development
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in dairy processing (HTST pasteurization experience required)
- Post-secondary education in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field is an ass
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with processing equipment
- Knowledge of dairy products such as milk, yogurt, butter, and cheese curds
- Understanding of sanitation standards, food safety, and temperature control
- Energetic, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in this position
De Lacy Executive Recruitment offers professional recruitment services for employers and candidates in Agriculture and Food & Beverage Processing. The De Lacy Executive team of professionals are committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. For more information about our services please call 800.672.8552 or email advisor@delacyexecutive.com
About De Lacy Executive Recruitment North America
De Lacy Executive Recruitment offers professional recruitment services for employers and candidates in agriculture and food. The De Lacy team of professional consultants is committed to exceeding the expectations of those whom we serve.
Founded in 2000 in the United Kingdom, the De Lacy team has focused largely on agribusiness and food processing sectors and has grown to be the best known recruitment business for the sector. Building on this strength and stability, as well as the growing demand for international search inquiries, De Lacy Executive Recruitment expanded into North America in 2018.
De Lacy was built on the pillars of confidentiality, integrity, honesty and excellence. Our focus is about quality and commitment to service. We work with candidates at from managers up to CEO.
When working with De Lacy, employers can expect an in depth discussion around people planning and how the ‘right’ people work within your organization. De Lacy’s trusted advisors use this insight to search and select quality candidates from their own extensive database as well as advertise through various partner organizations to build a dynamic group of candidates to select from.
As a candidate, De Lacy will provide career development advice, career consulting, as well as preparation for interview success. Open communication, confidentiality and complete transparency are top-of-mind for De Lacy consultants as they work with you throughout the process.