Assistant Plant Manager, Dairy Manufacturing & Scale-Up Plant

CSG Talent; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading Dairy manufacturer, is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to support the Plant Manager in day-to-day operations of a semi-commercial scale food manufacturing plant. Involvement includes troubleshooting, implementing best practices, and coordinating maintenance and safety programs.

The role requires leadership of a small production workforce and contribution to a growing facility that will scale up over time. Prior experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with day-to-day operations of a production facility.
• Food or Dairy Manufacturing experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate plant maintenance.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health, Safety & Environmental processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance for all products produced at the site.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day plant and process issues and coordinate responses.
• Provide technical direction and training to production workforce.
• Assist with plant maintenance and annual maintenance program planning.
• Ensure WHSE processes and compliance are followed.
• Lead improvement projects to enhance plant performance and workplace practices.
• Support food safety and quality certification objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Our client, a leading Dairy manufacturer, is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to support the Plant Manager in day-to-day operations of a semi-commercial scale food manufacturing plant. Involvement includes troubleshooting, implementing best practices, and coordinating maintenance and safety programs.

The role requires leadership of a small production workforce and contribution to a growing facility that will scale up over time. Prior experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred.