Dairy Plant Operations Leader — Assistant Manager

MOHR Talent; Indiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for a cultured dairy operation in Pottsville, PA. This in-person role will partner with the Plant Manager to oversee production, quality, safety, and cost, while developing a strong team and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage budgets, review KPI performance, and ensure GMP compliance as you mentor staff toward plant leadership. Salary range $120,000–$140,000 per year with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dairy manufacturing experience with hands-on cultured dairy experience.
• 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
• Strong analytical and math skills, and fluency in Microsoft Office
• 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

Cultured dairy

Leadership

Budgeting

GMP compliance

Process improvement

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical / math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for a cultured dairy operation in Pottsville, PA. This in-person role will partner with the Plant Manager to oversee production, quality, safety, and cost, while developing a strong team and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage budgets, review KPI performance, and ensure GMP compliance as you mentor staff toward plant leadership. Salary range $120,000–$140,000 per year with full-time benefits.