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Get Access To All JobsCheese Production Team Lead
The Opportunity
A vacancy has arisen for a Cheese Production Team Lead in Clovis, New Mexico.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the total operation of the shift.
- Ensures adherence to production schedule.
- Leader of daily crew meetings that include issues such as: safety, quality and production.
- Responsible for completed chemical checks and ensuring that the information is recorded in the computer.
- Ensures adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Responsible for running machinery and troubleshooting problems.
- Creates KPI reports and troubleshoots quality issues.
- Monitors hiring, training of new hires, employee morale and development.
- Ensures adherence to safety principles and practices.
- Directly supervises hourly employees in the milk intake and cheese position.
- Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
- Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
The Skills you will bring to the team
- Requires a Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Understanding of TPM and similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based on-site in Clovis, New Mexico.
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary.
About Glanbia
Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.
Cheese Production Team Lead
The Opportunity
A vacancy has arisen for a Cheese Production Team Lead in Clovis, New Mexico.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the total operation of the shift.
- Ensures adherence to production schedule.
- Leader of daily crew meetings that include issues such as: safety, quality and production.
- Responsible for completed chemical checks and ensuring that the information is recorded in the computer.
- Ensures adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Responsible for running machinery and troubleshooting problems.
- Creates KPI reports and troubleshoots quality issues.
- Monitors hiring, training of new hires, employee morale and development.
- Ensures adherence to safety principles and practices.
- Directly supervises hourly employees in the milk intake and cheese position.
- Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
- Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
The Skills you will bring to the team
- Requires a Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Understanding of TPM and similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based on-site in Clovis, New Mexico.
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary.
About Glanbia
Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Team Leader
Document your degree's direct relevance
USCIS scrutinizes Team Leader petitions because management roles can attract specialty occupation challenges. Get a credential evaluation that maps your degree coursework to the specific supervisory or technical functions in your job description before your employer files.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, so they can file H-1B petitions year-round. Team Leader roles at these institutions avoid the annual lottery entirely, cutting your wait time from years to months.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Filter your Team Leader job search on Migrate Mate by employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application history in management and supervisory roles. This surfaces companies that have already committed resources to H-1B filings, not just those open to the idea.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your specific job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level, and accepting an offer below that threshold forces a renegotiation after paperwork has started.
Push for premium processing in your offer negotiation
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing on the I-129 petition. For Team Leader roles where you're already employed and switching sponsors, standard processing delays can trigger cap-gap complications, so ask the employer to cover this upgrade upfront.
Align your O*NET classification with your job duties
The O*NET profile for your occupation code should match the actual duties in your offer letter. If your Team Leader role crosses occupational categories, your employer's attorney needs to select the code that reflects the majority of your work, not the title alone.
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Find Team Leader JobsTeam Leader H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Team Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Team Leader role qualifies if it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the duties. Roles that accept any degree in any field, or that equate experience with education interchangeably, are more vulnerable to USCIS specialty occupation challenges. Your job description needs to tie supervisory and technical responsibilities to a specific academic discipline.
How do I find Team Leader jobs where the employer will actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Team Leader openings by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This tells you which companies have already gone through the H-1B process for similar roles rather than ones speculatively listing sponsorship as possible. Employers with LCA filings in management and operations occupations are your strongest leads.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a Team Leader role at a new employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer still needs to file a fresh LCA with the DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your Team Leader position.
What happens to my H-1B if my Team Leader role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in duties, location, or employer entity requires an amended I-129 petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. Adding direct reports, shifting from an individual-contributor track to a full supervisory role, or relocating to a new metropolitan statistical area each trigger an amendment. Failing to file leaves you out of status even if your original approval is still valid.
Does my employer's company size affect how they sponsor my H-1B for a Team Leader position?
Indirectly, yes. Employers with 50 or more U.S. employees where more than 50 percent hold H-1B or L-1 status pay a higher ACWIA training fee on the I-129. This doesn't change your eligibility but can affect an employer's willingness to sponsor. It also means large outsourcing-heavy firms may be slower to initiate petitions for Team Leader roles compared to mid-size companies.
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