Senior Dairy Plant Manager: Operations & Efficiency

Minerva Dairy; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerva Dairy is seeking a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing and distribution operations, including engineering, planning and maintenance. You will direct strategies to optimize assets, reduce costs, and drive safety and quality across the site.

The ideal candidate brings a 4-year degree, 10 years in dairy manufacturing with 5 in management, and a high-energy, results-driven mindset. Strong leadership and planning skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field
• 10 years’ experience in Dairy manufacturing, with 5 years of managerial experience
• High energy level required.
• Strong leadership and independent thinking.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations to ensure optimal asset utilization.
• Initiate plans to minimize manufacturing costs through efficient use of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Ensure attainment of production schedules and product standards that meet customer expectations.
• Establish group and individual goals with KPIs; hold the organization accountable for results.
• Foster safety and housekeeping; maintain compliance with OSHA/EPA and food safety programs.
• Create and review production schedules aligned with raw material and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Job description

Minerva Dairy is seeking a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing and distribution operations, including engineering, planning and maintenance. You will direct strategies to optimize assets, reduce costs, and drive safety and quality across the site.

The ideal candidate brings a 4-year degree, 10 years in dairy manufacturing with 5 in management, and a high-energy, results-driven mindset. Strong leadership and planning skills are essential to succeed in this role.