Category Operational Excellence Manager - Formulations

Schreiber Foods; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 relocation bonus

Generous relocation package

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Green Bay, WI is looking for a seasoned engineering professional to champion quality and cost improvements in dairy products. The successful candidate will develop and implement cost-saving initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies while managing product formulations across multiple locations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry and have over 12 years of related experience, including leadership roles. A Black Belt certification is required. The position involves collaboration across teams and some travel.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of proven engineering experience in dairy products.
• Demonstrated financial understanding and experience.
• Black Belt certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reinforce Operational Excellence culture.
• Lead cost and quality initiatives through structured methods.
• Manage product and process deployment across multiple locations.

Skills

Dairy chemistry expertise

Operational Excellence principles

Financial acumen

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or chemistry

Master Black Belt training or certification

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Dairy processing equipment

Job description

Job Description

This individual is responsible for identifying, executing, sustaining, and championing the continuous improvement of quality, cost, and customer satisfaction through creation utilization and optimization of product formulations across the enterprise (all categories). The role’s primary focus is on people, processes, and data, and how they integrate product formulations with equipment and the inputs/outputs of manufacturing processes to achieve the desired quality and cost improvements. Success of the role heavily depends on cross‑functional collaboration with teams such as operations, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, sourcing, packaging engineering, FP&A, and R&D to manage the optimization of product, equipment, ingredient, and process specifications to create high‑quality products per customer specifications and enable plant teams to achieve their quality, delivery and cost targets.

Job Category

Engineering

Job Family

Operations Excellence

Location

This position is located at the corporate office in Green Bay, WI.

Relocation Benefits

Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reinforce SFI Culture by training, coaching, evaluating, and reinforcing Operational Excellence principles with partners and team members.
• Lead efforts in improving cost and quality initiatives by utilizing a structured approach, such as Lean Six Sigma, to drive results and impact.
• Develop product and process requirements based on knowledge and significant experience in dairy chemistry and formulations, dairy processing equipment, and dairy measurement instrumentation, and update process controls to reflect best practices within Quality Systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency and hands‑on experience with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for dairy products, and Federal Milk Ordering (FMO) System class pricing and component valuation.
• Drive improvements in formulations, processing, and related financial systems using structured methods, business knowledge, and appropriate tools; identify and implement process improvements and train/mentor team members in operational excellence.
• Manage hands‑on involvement in product, process, and equipment deployment at company, category, and regional levels across multiple locations.
• Work with leadership to identify potential capital and non‑capital improvements, and assist with analysis and justification for these projects.
• Champion measurement, methods, data analysis/analytics, problem resolution, and the presentation of data that translates into action, fostering partner empowerment.
• Own concepts and interactions around product and process development, optimization, integration, testing, and launch, leveraging DMAIC/CIPEC processes.
• Lead and direct the work of others across multiple locations, performing a variety of tasks within this functional area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field; a bachelor’s degree in any other technical/science field will be considered if accompanied by equivalent experience and accomplishments.
• 12+ years of proven experience in engineering, technical, or related areas driving efficiency and improvements in dairy products, processes, ingredients, financials, and formulations.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of financial processes and systems, with hands‑on experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge with hands‑on proven experience in Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) covering processed cheese, cream cheese, and yogurt, plus experience with Federal Milk Ordering (FMO) System class pricing and component valuation.
• Strong knowledge of dairy chemistry and formulations, dairy processing equipment, and dairy measurement instrumentation.
• Good understanding of quality management systems and experience with their use, preferably in dairy industries.
• Black Belt certification required, demonstrating mastery of pertinent business knowledge and a track record of driving operational excellence and process capability improvements.
• Master Black Belt training and/or certification is desired but optional.
• Ability to articulate understanding of dairy markets and dairy ingredient suppliers.
• Project‑management training or experience, or willingness to acquire basic skills/training within one year.
• Desire to grow self and others, and take on new challenges or opportunities.
• Ownership, self‑started, self‑led mindset, and servant mindset.
• Strong bias toward action, leadership, and results.
• Travel required: 30%–50% of time; higher for short intervals depending on business needs.

Employment Eligibility

Required: Authorization to work in the country where the role is based. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and acceptable driving record required for positions with travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.