Plant Manager

Model Dairy LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Model Dairy LLC in Fresno, CA seeks an experienced supervisor to lead continuous improvement and ensure a strong safety culture within our dairy production environment.

The role requires at least 3 years in a supervisory role in food manufacturing, with the ability to initiate change, collaborate across departments, and develop a high-performing team. The position offers a competitive salary and on-site work in California.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a food/dairy manufacturing environment.
• Capable of initiating and driving change.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence others.
• Demonstrated leadership and development of team members.
• Inquisitive and analytical mindset with pragmatic problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Promote and own a Safety Culture and safe work environment.
• Develop and implement daily production schedules to meet demand efficiently.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure reconciliation to budgeted levels.
• Coordinate with Transportation, wholesale and vault teams for timely load out and communication.
• Work with Maintenance to ensure equipment availability for repairs and PMs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and share productive information in daily reviews.
• Manage manpower scheduling and adhere to budgeted labor dollars.
• Maintain housekeeping programs across operations areas.
• Ensure product quality and sanitation compliance with current programs.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Change management

Learning quickly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $175,000 USD to $185,000 USD
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

This position is responsible for:

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Work in a manner consistent with our Core Values and promoting and exemplifying our Purpose in all activities.
• Continue to pursue personal and professional development, including but not limited to: leadership, financial, and strategic skills, through internal and external methods.
• Support the Operations team members and the plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.
• Ensure that team members are provided opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Own and promote a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Work with all departments to ensure the operations areas are effective and meet company productivity and cost targets.
• Ensure a sufficient inventory of raw milk and the necessary ingredients and supplies for processing and handling of products.
• Ensure product Quality standards are met and compliance with all current and future sanitation programs.
• Ensure the Development of the daily production schedule to meet production demands in the most efficient and effective way possible.
• Ensure inventory control and product reconciliation standards are maintained at or better than budgeted levels.
• Coordinate with Transportation, wholesale, and vault team to ensure department is timely and effective in the load out of trucks and communicates effectively.
• Work with the Maintenance department to ensure equipment is maintained and available for needed repairs or PM’s.
• Hold daily production review meetings for continuous improvement and productive information sharing.
• Ensure effective manpower scheduling for the operations.
• Adhere to the budgeted labor dollars and maintains loss control in fluid and packaging.
• Maintain an effective housekeeping program in all areas of responsibility.
• Lead Continuous Improvement team initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications- Minimum- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a food/dairy manufacturing environment.
• Capable of initiating & driving change.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence others.
• Demonstrated skills in leading and developing team members.
• Inquisitive and analytical mind that challenges tradition and the status quo combined with a common-sense approach that actively pursues the best way to achieve practical solutions.
• Ability to learn quickly and continuously.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

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