Dairy Plant Operations Leader

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Maryland seeks a Plant Manager to lead all facets of the facility including production, processing, packaging, quality, warehousing, safety, and administration, ensuring orders are produced and shipped to customer specifications while upholding Saputo's quality standards.

You will drive annual budgets, optimize costs, maintain SOPs and GMP compliance, coordinate with distribution and sales, and develop plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in plant operations leadership, preferably in ESL/aseptic dairy manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of regulatory laws and best practices in dairy manufacturing.
• Experience budgeting and cost management for manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a hands-on team.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant operations to maintain leadership and adopt new processes and technologies.
• Control expenses including shrink, yields, labor and overhead using continuous improvement techniques.
• Develop annual manufacturing budgets aligned with forecasted sales and planned inventory levels.
• Provide reliable information to finance to ensure month-end closings.
• Ensure SOPs are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business.
• Implement plant safety programs and ensure GMP compliance.
• Oversee Food Safety Policy/Program and routine audits of materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate with corporate, customer and government audits to ensure compliance.
• Ensure environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with other Saputo plant managers to share best practices.
• Liaise with Distribution, Supply Planning, Sales and Customer Service to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Maintain staffing levels, performance evaluations, discipline, and recognition.
• Drive succession planning and development of plant management staff.
• Ensure compliance with Saputo policies.

Skills

Plant leadership

Budgeting

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Operations Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Maryland seeks a Plant Manager to lead all facets of the facility including production, processing, packaging, quality, warehousing, safety, and administration, ensuring orders are produced and shipped to customer specifications while upholding Saputo's quality standards.

You will drive annual budgets, optimize costs, maintain SOPs and GMP compliance, coordinate with distribution and sales, and develop plant leadership.