Cultured Dairy Plant Ops Leader with Growth Path

Mohr Talent; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Impact on operation

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager for a Cultured Dairy Plant in Hamburg, PA. This leadership role partners with the Plant Manager to ensure safe, efficient production in a hands-on environment.

The position offers a clear path to plant leadership and a chance to develop a high-performing team in a growing facility. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in dairy manufacturing, including cultured dairy, with cottage cheese and sour cream experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dairy manufacturing experience, with hands-on cultured dairy experience required.
• Cottage cheese and sour cream manufacturing experience are must-haves.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Proven record of improved quality, safety, service, and cost results.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process flow and continuous improvement models.
• Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent, and an undergraduate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help manage plant operations across production, processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, safety, and environmental.
• Set production priorities that balance efficiency, cost, safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Review production, quality, and maintenance reports to catch issues and drive corrective action.
• Build and track plant KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and finances.
• Lead a continuous improvement culture.
• Understand the plant P&L and help build annual operating, capital, and expense budgets.
• Manage corporate, customer, and government audits.
• Mentor and develop managers, supervisors, and staff, including hiring and succession planning.
• Keep working conditions safe and follow all GMP, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing

Leadership

Cost control

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager for a Cultured Dairy Plant in Hamburg, PA. This leadership role partners with the Plant Manager to ensure safe, efficient production in a hands-on environment.

The position offers a clear path to plant leadership and a chance to develop a high-performing team in a growing facility. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in dairy manufacturing, including cultured dairy, with cottage cheese and sour cream experience.