Cheese Production Leader & Operations Champion

Emmi Roth; Stoughton (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer time off (VTO)

Job summary

Emmi Roth is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily cheese production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across all areas. You will drive planning, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced dairy environment.

The role requires strong leadership, plant operations experience, and a commitment to food safety standards. Join a heritage‑driven company focused on craftsmanship and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in food manufacturing or dairy.
• Experience supervising front‑line leaders and driving improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data‑driven production planning.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations with focus on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Execute production plans to meet demand, inventory needs, and supply chain goals.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, yield, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to meet objectives.
• Identify and resolve production issues; implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Manage budgets, labor plans, and capital projects with Plant Manager guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Project management

Education

Associate degree in Business or Operations related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emmi Roth is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily cheese production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across all areas. You will drive planning, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced dairy environment.

The role requires strong leadership, plant operations experience, and a commitment to food safety standards. Join a heritage‑driven company focused on craftsmanship and innovation.