Dairy Production Lead — Onsite Manager, Albany

MOHR Talent; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MOHR Talent and a growing dairy manufacturer seek a hands-on Production Manager with direct dairy or milk processing experience in Albany, NY. The role leads daily production, coaches supervisors, and drives plant performance.

Applicants should have 5+ years in manufacturing within a dairy or milk facility, with strong GMP/food safety knowledge, and excellent communication. Relocation assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with direct dairy processing.
• Supervisory or production management in a dairy facility.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, sanitation, quality standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving on the production floor.
• English reading/writing/speaking proficiency.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, ensuring safety and on-schedule orders.
• Manage production supervisors and staff, including staffing and training.
• Monitor quality, safety, labor costs, and production efficiency.
• Resolve production issues; drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain production procedures.
• Enforce GMP, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Support inspections, audits, inventory planning, and reporting.
• Apply company policies and union contract provisions when applicable.

Skills

Production leadership

Staff management

Scheduling

Training

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MOHR Talent and a growing dairy manufacturer seek a hands-on Production Manager with direct dairy or milk processing experience in Albany, NY. The role leads daily production, coaches supervisors, and drives plant performance.

Applicants should have 5+ years in manufacturing within a dairy or milk facility, with strong GMP/food safety knowledge, and excellent communication. Relocation assistance is offered.