Licensed Cheesemaker & Production Lead — Onsite, 4-Day Week

MOHR Talent; Kiel (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four‑day weekends

On-site production facility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MOHR Talent is hiring licensed cheesemakers and production team leads for a modern dairy facility in eastern Wisconsin. Multiple full-time, onsite roles across 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts with training on different schedules may apply.

Active Wisconsin Cheesemaker licenses are required, with 3+ years in dairy production preferred. Relocation may be necessary for some positions, and weekend work options exist with four-day schedules.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Cheesemaker license required.
• Experience in dairy manufacturing, preferably commercial cheese production.
• Hands-on knowledge of cheesemaking, equipment, sanitation, and quality control.
• Ability to troubleshoot production or processing challenges.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work 100% onsite near Kiel, Wisconsin or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in commercial cheesemaking, including milk processing and sanitation.
• Coordinate daily operations, guide associates, and ensure safe, efficient production.
• Troubleshoot cheese quality and equipment issues to maintain performance.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Train and mentor associates, fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Improve production by reducing downtime and waste.
• Support growth of the facility and operational development.

Skills

Licensed cheesemaking experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Dairy manufacturing

On-site work

Relocation willingness

Education

Wisconsin Cheesemaker License

Wisconsin Pasteurizer License (plus - not required)

Job description

MOHR Talent is hiring licensed cheesemakers and production team leads for a modern dairy facility in eastern Wisconsin. Multiple full-time, onsite roles across 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts with training on different schedules may apply.

Active Wisconsin Cheesemaker licenses are required, with 3+ years in dairy production preferred. Relocation may be necessary for some positions, and weekend work options exist with four-day schedules.