Cheese Production Area Manager

Agropur; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with 7% company contributions

3 weeks Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Agropur in Jerome, Idaho, is seeking an Area Production Manager - Cheese to lead and develop supervisors and operators, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to safety standards.

You will mentor teams, optimize processes, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced dairy environment. The role emphasizes coaching, SOP development, and continuous improvement to meet company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a dairy/food production plant preferred.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and coaching to ensure compliance with safety standards and incident prevention.
• Oversee operation of workers and equipment to produce high-quality products.
• Develop SOPs and communicate expectations to supervisors and hourly staff.
• Provide feedback to supervisors to coordinate activities of workers.
• Plan and develop systems to improve quality and efficiency of the department.
• Mentor supervisors to ensure conformance to GMP and HACCP.
• Maintain equipment and mentor staff to improve mechanical skills.
• Cover duties as needed during peak production periods.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science / Business / Operations Management

Tools

AOS

Run to Target

Focused Improvement

Direction Setting

Job description

Agropur in Jerome, Idaho, is seeking an Area Production Manager - Cheese to lead and develop supervisors and operators, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to safety standards.

You will mentor teams, optimize processes, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced dairy environment. The role emphasizes coaching, SOP development, and continuous improvement to meet company goals.