Plant Production & Operations Manager

Dairy Challenge; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Challenge in Saint George, UT is seeking a production leader to manage daily operations and supervise production supervisors and staff, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control.

You will drive plant objectives, resolve issues, manage recruitment and performance evaluations, and collaborate with HR to administer discipline and foster teamwork across shifts. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• 5–8 years manufacturing experience, preferably food/beverage.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational activities of supervisors and production staff to meet customer orders at the lowest possible cost while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Analyze operations and key metrics to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency and control costs.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all operational activities.
• Report deficiencies to plant leadership and resolve issues.
• Assist in development and implementation of safety programs.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to regulations and company policies; advise on interpretation when needed.
• Conduct department management meetings to communicate policies and plans.
• Prepare for and participate in plant inspections by authorized agencies.
• Monitor inventory levels and approve purchases as appropriate.
• Prepare reports and records for management review.
• Manage assigned employees including recruitment, scheduling, development, evaluation and performance management; administer discipline per HR policies.
• Communicate with employees via shift meetings; promote positive employee relations.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Follow GMP and other regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Operations Mgmt

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Communication

Adaptability

English Fluency

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairy Challenge in Saint George, UT is seeking a production leader to manage daily operations and supervise production supervisors and staff, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control.

You will drive plant objectives, resolve issues, manage recruitment and performance evaluations, and collaborate with HR to administer discipline and foster teamwork across shifts. Strong leadership and communication are essential.