Lead Production Manager – Food & Beverage

Dairy Farmers of America; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Utah seeks a Production/Operations Supervisor to manage daily production activities, provide direction to supervisors and staff, and ensure safe, cost-effective operations aligned with GMPs and company policies.

The role requires 5–8 years of manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma; an undergraduate degree is preferred. Recruitment, evaluations, and HR coordination are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree in related field preferred.
• 5 to 8 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational activities of supervisors and production staff to meet customer orders at the lowest cost while ensuring safety and quality.
• Analyze operations and metrics to maintain high quality and safety; seek efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all activities.
• Report deficiencies and resolve operational issues.
• Participate in safety program development and implementation.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, policies, and employment rules; advise on interpretation when needed.
• Lead department meetings to communicate policies and plans.
• Prepare for and participate in plant inspections by authorities.
• Monitor inventory levels and approve purchases as needed.
• Prepare reports for management review.
• Direct recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluations, and performance management; apply HR policies and handle grievances.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Utah seeks a Production/Operations Supervisor to manage daily production activities, provide direction to supervisors and staff, and ensure safe, cost-effective operations aligned with GMPs and company policies.

The role requires 5–8 years of manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma; an undergraduate degree is preferred. Recruitment, evaluations, and HR coordination are part of the duties.