Production Lead: GMP, Safety & Process Excellence

Dairy Farmers of America; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Garden City, KS, is seeking a Production Operator to support safety, quality, and efficiency across the plant. You will perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of processes such as evaporator, dryer, HTST, and bulk room, while ensuring product quality and compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and safety policies.

The role requires HS diploma or GED, plus experience in production/manufacturing; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or two years of college preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a production or manufacturing environment; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety priorities and comply with all regulations.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF and QA programs.
• Learn and manage start-up, operation, and shutdown of plant equipment.
• Assist in cost reduction and maintain asset protection.
• Fill in for production vacancies and oversee shifts as needed.
• Lead quarterly shift meetings and participate in safety committees.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

English communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Calculations

Production knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Two years college preferred

1 year production experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Garden City, KS, is seeking a Production Operator to support safety, quality, and efficiency across the plant. You will perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of processes such as evaporator, dryer, HTST, and bulk room, while ensuring product quality and compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and safety policies.

The role requires HS diploma or GED, plus experience in production/manufacturing; SAP knowledge is a plus.