Dairy Plant Operations & Quality Leader

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Blair (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

401k

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is seeking a qualified leader to oversee plant operations with a focus on food safety, quality and efficiency.

You will drive SQF Level 2 program implementation, supervise teams, review audits and ensure adherence to budgets while pursuing cost savings. The role requires collaboration with department supervisors to reduce under-grade product and enhance overall plant profitability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in food science, manufacturing or similar areas preferred.
• Five years' experience in dairy or food production, manufacturing, industrial process operations or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Three years of supervisory experience required.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP's, OSHA and loss control programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality specifications for milk, whey, and cheese production with awareness of customer expectations.
• Maintain accurate and complete production records and charts.
• Inspect, review, and follow up on plant and department audits.
• Drive continuous improvement for the plant's SQF Level 2 program while serving as backup SQF practitioner.
• Lead and guide all quality, GMP, and food safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals and adapt strategy to changing conditions.
• Manage staff: interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Quality mindset

Budget knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science/manufacturing or similar

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is seeking a qualified leader to oversee plant operations with a focus on food safety, quality and efficiency.

You will drive SQF Level 2 program implementation, supervise teams, review audits and ensure adherence to budgets while pursuing cost savings. The role requires collaboration with department supervisors to reduce under-grade product and enhance overall plant profitability.