Dairy Plant Operations Lead – Cultured Dairy

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

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for a dairy manufacturing operation in Pottsville, PA. This is a hands-on, leadership role reporting to the Plant Manager to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost control while developing a high-performance team.

In this senior operating position, you will help shape budgets, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in dairy manufacturing with cultured dairy experience, at least 2 years in

Qualifications

• 8+ years in dairy manufacturing with hands-on cultured dairy experience.
• 2+ years of management experience and proven leadership.
• Experience with budget, cost control, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety, and audits.
• Proven track record of improving quality, safety, and cost.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Help manage plant operations across production, processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, safety, and environmental.
• Set production priorities balancing efficiency, cost, safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Review production, quality, and maintenance reports to drive corrective action.
• Build and track plant KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and finances.
• Lead a continuous improvement culture and budgets planning.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing

Cultured dairy experience

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Problem solving / analytics

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for a dairy manufacturing operation in Pottsville, PA. This is a hands-on, leadership role reporting to the Plant Manager to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost control while developing a high-performance team.

In this senior operating position, you will help shape budgets, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in dairy manufacturing with cultured dairy experience, at least 2 years in