Senior Plant Operations Leader

Dairy Farmers of America; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks an experienced operations supervisor to manage daily activities across milk receiving, processing, filling, and packaging. You will direct supervisors and staff, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production while coordinating with quality assurance and HR.

This role requires strong leadership, knowledge of GMP, and the ability to apply company policies. You will lead meetings, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; undergraduate degree preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment; supervisory/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of supervisors and operations staff to meet production and safety standards.
• Coordinate with plant management and departments to ensure orders are produced and shipped efficiently.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for all operational activities.
• Oversee recruitment, performance evaluations, and staff development within HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Operations management

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Teamwork

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Company systems

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America seeks an experienced operations supervisor to manage daily activities across milk receiving, processing, filling, and packaging. You will direct supervisors and staff, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production while coordinating with quality assurance and HR.

This role requires strong leadership, knowledge of GMP, and the ability to apply company policies. You will lead meetings, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across the plant.