Assistant Operations Manager - Cultured Dairy Plant

Mohr Talent; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Impact on operation

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager for a Cultured Dairy Plant in Hamburg, PA. This leadership role partners with the Plant Manager to ensure safe, efficient production in a hands-on environment.

The position offers a clear path to plant leadership and a chance to develop a high-performing team in a growing facility. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in dairy manufacturing, including cultured dairy, with cottage cheese and sour cream experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dairy manufacturing experience, with hands-on cultured dairy experience required.
• Cottage cheese and sour cream manufacturing experience are must-haves.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Proven record of improved quality, safety, service, and cost results.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process flow and continuous improvement models.
• Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent, and an undergraduate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help manage plant operations across production, processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, safety, and environmental.
• Set production priorities that balance efficiency, cost, safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Review production, quality, and maintenance reports to catch issues and drive corrective action.
• Build and track plant KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and finances.
• Lead a continuous improvement culture.
• Understand the plant P&L and help build annual operating, capital, and expense budgets.
• Manage corporate, customer, and government audits.
• Mentor and develop managers, supervisors, and staff, including hiring and succession planning.
• Keep working conditions safe and follow all GMP, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing

Leadership

Cost control

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Operations Manager - Cultured Dairy Plant

Hamburg, Indiana Direct Hire $140000 /

Job Description

Assistant Operations Manager, Cultured Dairy Plant
Hamburg, PA | In-Person | $120,000 - $140,000 /yr | Full-Time

A well established and growing dairy manufacturer with a team that cares about their people is hiring an Assistant Operations Manager to help lead a cultured dairy operation. You will work side by side with the Plant Manager to keep production safe, efficient, and on cost, while building your team’s cultured dairy knowledge and confidence. This is a true leadership role with a clear path to grow.

What You’ll Do:

• Help manage plant operations across production, processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, safety, and environmental
• Set production priorities that balance efficiency, cost, safety, quality, and sanitation
• Review production, quality, and maintenance reports to catch issues and drive corrective action
• Build and track plant KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and finances
• Lead a continuous improvement culture
• Understand the plant P&L and help build annual operating, capital, and expense budgets
• Manage corporate, customer, and government audits
• Mentor and develop managers, supervisors, and staff, including hiring and succession planning
• Keep working conditions safe and follow all GMP, food safety, and regulatory requirements

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of dairy manufacturing experience, with hands-on cultured dairy experience required
• Cottage cheese and sour cream manufacturing experience are must-haves
• 2+ years of management experience
• Proven record of improved quality, safety, service, and cost results
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process flow and continuous improvement models
• Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Strong analytical and math skills, and fluency in Microsoft Office
• High school diploma or equivalent, and an undergraduate degree is preferred

What’s In It For You:

• A senior leadership role at a growing plant
• Real impact on a cultured dairy operation and its people
• A clear path toward plant leadership through succession planning
• A collaborative team that values mentoring and development

Leaders who know cultured dairy are rare.

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