Remote Manufacturing Operations Director

Dairy Farmers of America; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Plant Manager to provide leadership and operational support to 2-4 manufacturing facilities. Remote role open to candidates nationwide in the US, with focus on safety, quality and cost reduction.

You will partner with Plant Managers to execute divisional strategies and ensure capital and operating plans are delivered. The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing with plant manager experience, strong budgeting skills, and a track record in continuous

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing with plant manager experience
• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing
• Strong budgeting & cost control knowledge
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coaching to Plant Managers to improve safety, quality, customer service, productivity and financial performance.
• Monitor plant performance and ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions.
• Execute Continuous Improvement initiatives across assigned facilities.
• Drive standardization of manufacturing processes, operating procedures and performance metrics.
• Support implementation of Manufacturing Operating Systems.
• Coach and develop Plant Managers and site leadership teams.
• Build succession plans within assigned facilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Execute divisional operating plans established by senior leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and capital planning for assigned facilities.
• Ensure capital projects are executed successfully within assigned plants.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, GMPs and regulatory standards.
• Promote environmental, sustainability and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Commercial and Finance to resolve operational issues.
• Support customer service objectives through reliable execution.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Budgeting

Project management

Continuous improvement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Safety & QA

Stakeholder management

People development

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Plant Manager to provide leadership and operational support to 2-4 manufacturing facilities. Remote role open to candidates nationwide in the US, with focus on safety, quality and cost reduction.

You will partner with Plant Managers to execute divisional strategies and ensure capital and operating plans are delivered. The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing with plant manager experience, strong budgeting skills, and a track record in continuous