Cheese Production Manager: Lean Operations & Quality

FrieslandCampina; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and education opportunities

Collaborative culture

Career development

Job summary

FrieslandCampina is seeking a Production Manager – Cheese for its Darlington, Wisconsin operations. This role involves overseeing daily cheese manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree related to Food Science and at least 6 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, particularly in cheese production.

You'll lead a team focused on continuous improvement and drive operational excellence, contributing to better nutrition for the world and the livelihoods of farmers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience in dairy or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fermentation, curd handling, and aging.
• Experience with large-scale production and automated systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cheese production operations.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in dairy manufacturing

Knowledge of cheese production processes

Problem-solving and continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Engineering

Job description

FrieslandCampina is seeking a Production Manager – Cheese for its Darlington, Wisconsin operations. This role involves overseeing daily cheese manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree related to Food Science and at least 6 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, particularly in cheese production.

You'll lead a team focused on continuous improvement and drive operational excellence, contributing to better nutrition for the world and the livelihoods of farmers.