Director of Manufacturing

Ultipro; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Education opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Director of Manufacturing to lead dairy production processes, ensure on-time, cost-efficient operations, and meet safety goals.

You will oversee raw milk transport, supplier relations, production planning, facilities engineering, and regulatory compliance while building teams and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred
• 7+ years in dairy or food manufacturing with progressive responsibilities
• Expertise in manufacturing, warehousing/cold storage, and dairy facilities; UHT pasteurization & aseptic manufacturing a plus
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership with strategic execution
• Reputable leadership in the Dairy/Beverage industry

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational performance and resource allocation across the plant
• Lead manufacturing planning to meet demand while controlling costs and forecast accurately
• Drive product margins and cost control using financial data and manufacturing metrics
• Benchmark and implement best practices across operations
• Support capital asset planning for facilities and equipment needs
• Establish strong partnerships with strategic suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, state agencies, OSHA, DOT) across all sites
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent; set expectations and accountability
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting and cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GMP compliance

Process optimization

Job description

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for execution of the Dairy manufacturing processes to ensure accurate, on-time, and cost-effective processes to meet safety goals, customer service requirements and organizational goals.

This includes raw milk transport, key supplier strategy and relations, purchasing and production planning oversight/strategy, all manufacturing operations/processes, regulatory, safety, and security compliance, plant facilities engineering and development, and personnel oversight and team development

• Manage the overall operational performance to allocate resources, manage risks, and provide leadership and inspiration.


• Drive operational planning that is successful in maintaining manufactured goods production and inventories that fulfill customer demand while maintaining overall cost effectiveness. Develop accurate forecasts.


• Drive optimal product margins and operating costs by leveraging financial reporting and manufacturing data, to manage cost variables and cost-control methods to meet plant profitability goals.


• Benchmark and implement best practices


• Support Capital Asset Planning that provides for current and future facilities and equipment requirements and keeps the business unit current with technology advances.


• Establish strong working relationships with strategic partners to optimize value creation for all parties.


• Ensure compliant regulatory operations (FDA, Arizona Department of Agriculture, OSHA, DOT, etc.) through established processes that require and promote compliant practices across all environments.


• Identify, recruit and retain strong talent. Creates accountability; provides clear direction; sets and monitors high standards of excellence; rewards people based on performance; proactively and fairly resolves performance issues.


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred


• 7+ years progressive professional experience in a Dairy or food manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated expertise with a variety of manufacturing, warehousing/cold storage, and dairy products facilities. Expertise in UHT Pasteurization and Aseptic Manufacturing a plus


• Demonstrated hands-on leadership with strong strategic acumen and execution.


• Reputation for excellence as a leader within the Dairy/Beverage industry

Corporate Summary:

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission:

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to \"treat associates like family and customers like friends.\"

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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