Senior Dairy Production Manager

Arthur Schuman Midwest Llc; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 4.5% employer contrib

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Schuman Cheese in Elgin, IL, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations from production to packaging, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead the people and processes for your assigned areas, optimize yields, manage labor costs, and ensure GMP/SSOP/SOP compliance in a cold plant environment. A 2-year leadership background in manufacturing and dairy-related education strongly supports candidacy.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a leadership role in manufacturing or factory setting; dairy experience is a plus.
• High School Diploma minimum.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or related field is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day production operations in your assigned area including manufacturing, scheduling and processing, ensuring that customer orders are met efficiently.
• Lead the people and processes for your assigned functional area(s).
• Optimize production efficiency, maximize product yield and reduce waste.
• Foster a safe working environment and ensure GMP, SSOP, and SOP adherence.
• Orientate and train new employees; manage performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with Quality to implement new regulation and compliance measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Plan and prioritize

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science or Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schuman Cheese in Elgin, IL, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations from production to packaging, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead the people and processes for your assigned areas, optimize yields, manage labor costs, and ensure GMP/SSOP/SOP compliance in a cold plant environment. A 2-year leadership background in manufacturing and dairy-related education strongly supports candidacy.