Production Manager – Dairy Manufacturing

MOHR Talent; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MOHR Talent and a growing dairy manufacturer seek a hands-on Production Manager with direct dairy or milk processing experience in Albany, NY. The role leads daily production, coaches supervisors, and drives plant performance.

Applicants should have 5+ years in manufacturing within a dairy or milk facility, with strong GMP/food safety knowledge, and excellent communication. Relocation assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with direct dairy processing.
• Supervisory or production management in a dairy facility.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, sanitation, quality standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving on the production floor.
• English reading/writing/speaking proficiency.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, ensuring safety and on-schedule orders.
• Manage production supervisors and staff, including staffing and training.
• Monitor quality, safety, labor costs, and production efficiency.
• Resolve production issues; drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain production procedures.
• Enforce GMP, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Support inspections, audits, inventory planning, and reporting.
• Apply company policies and union contract provisions when applicable.

Skills

Production leadership

Staff management

Scheduling

Training

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Production Manager – Dairy Manufacturing

Albany, New York Direct Hire $115000 /

Job Description

Production Manager – Dairy Manufacturing

Salary: $110,000–$115,000 base, with flexibility based on experience

Location: Albany, NY

Dairy or Milk Manufacturing Highly preferred

Relocation assistance offered

We’re partnering with a growing manufacturer seeking a hands‑on Production Manager with direct dairy or milk manufacturing experience to lead daily production, coach supervisors, and drive plant performance.

Candidates must have production leadership experience in a dairy processing or milk manufacturing facility. General food and beverage experience alone will not meet this requirement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead daily production operations, ensuring orders are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Manage production supervisors and employees, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance.
• Monitor quality, safety, labor costs, production efficiency, and customer delivery.
• Resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain production procedures.
• Enforce GMP, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Support inspections, audits, inventory planning, and production reporting.
• Apply company policies and union contract provisions when applicable.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including direct experience in dairy processing or milk manufacturing.
• Supervisory or production management experience within a dairy or milk manufacturing facility.
• Strong understanding of dairy production processes, process flow, and production efficiency.
• Experience maintaining GMP, food safety, sanitation, safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to coach supervisors, hold teams accountable, and solve problems on the production floor.
• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.

Why Join?

• $110,000–$115,000 base salary, with potential for more based on experience.
• Opportunity to lead supervisors and production teams.
• Direct influence on plant performance, team development, and operational improvements.
• Hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone ready to bring their dairy manufacturing expertise to a growing operation.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance,

Job Summary

Published: 10/28/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Albany, New York

Category: Operations Management

At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority-owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth-driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further.

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