Senior Plant Operations Manager

Dairy Challenge; Franklin, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Challenge in Franklin, MA seeks a Plant Manager to direct comprehensive plant operations, drive cost-effective production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will oversee administration, production, quality, maintenance, warehousing, safety and environmental compliance, while guiding managers toward aggressive KPI targets.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing leadership, an undergraduate degree, strong budgeting, regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and 8+ years in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant operations in all areas including admin, production, quality, maintenance, warehousing, safety and environmental.
• Establish production priorities to optimize efficiency while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
• Review reports to ensure compliance and identify non-conformities with product specs and regulations.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity and finances.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Continuous improvement

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Team coaching

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in related field

5+ years manufacturing leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairy Challenge in Franklin, MA seeks a Plant Manager to direct comprehensive plant operations, drive cost-effective production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will oversee administration, production, quality, maintenance, warehousing, safety and environmental compliance, while guiding managers toward aggressive KPI targets.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing leadership, an undergraduate degree, strong budgeting, regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to drive