Dairy Plant Operations Leader

PET Dairy; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we grow从

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking a Plant Manager for a Spartanburg, SC facility. You will direct and coordinate overall plant operations, drive productivity and cost efficiency, and lead a team of managers, supervisors, and staff to deliver high-quality dairy products.

Responsibilities include budgeting, KPI management, safety and quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a complex production environment.

Qualifications

• Education and experience align with leadership of manufacturing operations.
• Strong budgeting and cost control capabilities are required.
• Proven track record in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate plant operations across administration, production, processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, purchasing, safety, and environmental.
• Establish production priorities to meet cost, safety and quality targets.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Manage budgets, including capital and expense planning, and report to finance to meet closing schedules.
• Audit compliance with GMP, quality, and regulatory standards; prepare for audits.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

8+ years manufacturing experience

2+ years management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking a Plant Manager for a Spartanburg, SC facility. You will direct and coordinate overall plant operations, drive productivity and cost efficiency, and lead a team of managers, supervisors, and staff to deliver high-quality dairy products.

Responsibilities include budgeting, KPI management, safety and quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a complex production environment.