Dairy Production Leader: Growth, Safety & Ops Excellence

Daisy Brand; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Daisy Brand is seeking a Production Manager in Casa Grande, AZ to lead daily operations for processing and packaging in a high-volume dairy facility. You will develop strategies with department heads, align throughput with forecast demand, and drive improvements to quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include budgeting, capacity planning, and optimizing production systems while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with leadership experience in food/dairy manufacturing.
• Extensive manufacturing leadership in high-volume settings.
• Experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Processing and Packaging operations to safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Execute manufacturing strategies to support growth and excellence.
• Set performance expectations and accountability across departments.
• Manage operating budgets to meet financial targets.
• Monitor metrics and implement actions to improve results.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership ability

Dairy plant operations

Production planning

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Process optimization

Team development

Education

Four-year degree in business or technical field

Six+ years in high production environment

Ten years in food/dairy manufacturing

Job description

Daisy Brand is seeking a Production Manager in Casa Grande, AZ to lead daily operations for processing and packaging in a high-volume dairy facility. You will develop strategies with department heads, align throughput with forecast demand, and drive improvements to quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include budgeting, capacity planning, and optimizing production systems while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.