Site Director: Launch & Lead New Dairy Plant

Hilmar Cheese Company; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 178,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Site Director for our new Dodge City facility. You will oversee design and implementation of operations, manage cheese and warehouse production, and drive safety, quality and efficiency across multiple departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience or a Master's with more experience, plus strong leadership, strategic planning and financial acumen to sustain industry leadership and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10 years related experience or Master's degree plus 7 years related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Experience in project management leadership and strategic planning.
• Strategic knowledge of production operations management for quality, yield, and cost.
• Financial and budgetary experience.
• Ability to formulate and implement operations policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and implementation of operational systems for a new site in Dodge City.
• Supervise production of cheese, ingredients and warehouse operations with safety and quality in mind.
• Set direction and develop personnel and systems for cost-efficient operations.
• Develop short- and long-term production goals and monitor cost and quality results.
• Assist team members in planning policies, programs and objectives.
• Foster continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve profitability.
• Identify risks and apply resources to maximize opportunities.
• Direct programs essential to manufacturing processes to meet quality standards.
• Manage finances and controllable costs across production departments.
• Develop relationships with external organizations for beneficial agreements.
• Engage with community groups to discuss expansion plans and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Strategic planning

Financial awareness

Budgeting

Operations policy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10 years related experience

Master's degree + 7 years related experience

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Site Director for our new Dodge City facility. You will oversee design and implementation of operations, manage cheese and warehouse production, and drive safety, quality and efficiency across multiple departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience or a Master's with more experience, plus strong leadership, strategic planning and financial acumen to sustain industry leadership and profitability.