Senior Dairy Plant Operations Manager — High-Impact Leader

HP Hood LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HP Hood LLC in Portland, Maine, is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead manufacturing and development of company products, personally or through supervisors.

You will develop and maintain production plans, manage budgets, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and coordinate across functions with suppliers to optimize resources. The role requires strong leadership in a 7x24 dairy environment and a track record of delivering results.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a high-volume dairy manufacturing environment.
• BS/MS in a related field preferred.
• Experience managing operations in a 7x24 setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

Skills

7x24 operations

Budgeting

Team building

Operations leadership

Education

BS/MS Preferred

Job description

HP Hood LLC in Portland, Maine, is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead manufacturing and development of company products, personally or through supervisors.

You will develop and maintain production plans, manage budgets, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and coordinate across functions with suppliers to optimize resources. The role requires strong leadership in a 7x24 dairy environment and a track record of delivering results.