Dairy Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Emmi Roth

Stoughton (WI)

In loco

USD 80.000 - 100.000

Tempo pieno

2 giorni fa

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Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Emmi Roth is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across dairy production areas, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will drive plans to meet demand, manage KPIs, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in food manufacturing and experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards is a plus. This hands-on position reports to Plant Management and emphasizes continuous improvement and cost

Competenze

Associate degree in Business, Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering, or related field is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in food manufacturing, dairy, cheese production, or consumer packaged goods.
Experience supervising production teams and leading front-line leaders in a manufacturing environment.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach, and motivate teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, quality systems, and food safety requirements.
Experience utilizing ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications; JD Edwards experience preferred.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Mansioni

Lead daily production operations with a focus on employee safety, food safety, product quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Execute production plans to meet customer demand, inventory requirements, and supply chain objectives.
Monitor and drive performance against KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, yield, and schedule attainment.
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other functional teams to ensure operational goals are achieved.
Identify, communicate, and resolve production, quality, and operational issues while implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements, including FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, and company standards.
Support inventory accuracy, production planning, and ERP system integrity.
Champion Emmi Operational Excellence initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Analyze production data and operational metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings.
Coach, develop, and motivate supervisors and production employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.
Conduct regular department and supervisor meetings to communicate production performance, business updates, safety initiatives, and key priorities.
Ensure consistent adherence to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Support operating budgets, labor plans, and capital improvement projects in partnership with the Plant Manager.
Monitor departmental spending and address budget variances through planning and corrective action.
Lead workforce planning activities including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, employee development, recognition, and corrective action.
Serve as a hands-on leader and provide operational support to supervisors and production teams as needed.
Support succession planning and employee development initiatives to strengthen organizational capability.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all employee, operational, and business matters.
Participate in strategic initiatives that support operational growth, efficiency improvements, and long-term business objectives.