Cheese Plant Operations Leader – Lean, Quality & Growth

Tama Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Tama Corporation seeks a Director of Plant Operations to lead the end-to-end operations of a major cheese production facility in Wisconsin. The role requires strategic vision and a hands-on presence on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include driving excellence across production, quality, food safety, maintenance, supply chain, cost control, and safety while preparing for significant expansion. Bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in executive or operational leadership roles in manufacturing.
• Experience managing mid- to large-sized plants.
• Expertise in food safety standards (SQF, BRC, HACCP).
• Hands-on with Continuous Improvement programs (Lean or Six Sigma).
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations of a major cheese production facility.
• Drive production, quality, food safety, maintenance, supply chain, cost control, and workplace safety.
• Foster a high-performance culture and prepare the plant for expansion.

Skills

Executive leadership

Plant leadership

Food safety standards

Maintenance management

Cost control

Continuous Improvement

Analytical mindset

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Tama Corporation seeks a Director of Plant Operations to lead the end-to-end operations of a major cheese production facility in Wisconsin. The role requires strategic vision and a hands-on presence on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include driving excellence across production, quality, food safety, maintenance, supply chain, cost control, and safety while preparing for significant expansion. Bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.