Plant Manager Butter

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Job Summary

The Plant Manager Butter is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Butter Processes. Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.  “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.  

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes: 

• Salary Range  - $104,802 -$160,114
• Family medical/dental/vision
• Generous company contributions to 401k
• Relocation Assistance
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement

Essential Functions

• Review daily inventories and assist Butter Superintendent in planning daily equipment run times.
• Direct daily Butter Supervisor duties.
• Attend daily staff meetings with Site Director to coordinate daily Butter Room activities.
• Review and approve employee daily work schedules and timecards.
• Review daily Butter Room  efficiencies and reports.
• Review microbiology test results daily investigate high counts and report findings to Site Director.
• Review list of any out-of-spec. product with Butter Superintendent and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Check department throughout shift and employee GMP’s throughout shift.
• Review daily report of audits.
• Review CIP records daily and schedule CIP procedures
• Audit sampling techniques and sanitation practices.
• Provide training and evaluations as needed.
• Verify that all plant equipment is in good working condition and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis.
• Forward all work orders to Maintenance Manager for approval.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Follow and enforce all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has management and employee supervisory responsibilities in the area of performance evaluations, On the Job Training Forms, Incident Reports, discipline and any other documentation.
• Responsible for supervising, training/developing, and coaching the Butter Supervisors
• Coordinate on the job training.
• Oversee adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Oversee scheduling of employees and temporary labor.
• Have the responsibility of reviewing time sheets and addressing overtime.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. College level verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate with upper management on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of quality, safety, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and / or teaching experience.
• Good math and statistical skills.
• Excellent computer skills for data input, report writing, program tracking.
• Excellent organizational and follow through skills.

Education and/or Experience

• A BS degree in Dairy or Food Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.
• 5 years of previous management experience in food or dairy manufacturing.

Language Skills

English is required as the spoken language. 

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands and walks throughout shift. Walks on uneven concrete and tiles surfaces. Sits occasionally to fill out paperwork, attend meetings, and answer emails.

Lifting/Carrying: Lifts up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 75 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling: Some pushing or pulling could be involved when assisting operators.

Bending/Stooping: Stoops throughout the workday, for varying lengths of time.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling:  May assume any combination of these positions during duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Also, may squat to use legs for leverage when using a large wrench to open product presses.

Twisting/Turning: May assume any combination of these positions during duties.

Climbing/Balancing: Climbing and balancing is required specifically in the inspection of processing equipment.

Reaching: Reaches at or above shoulder level at various times during the shift when making adjustments on equipment or climbing vertical ladders.

Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required.  Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

Equipment

B.U.C. 3000 and B.U.E. 13,000 machines – along with butter pumps and associated equipment for testing butter, salt analyzer and CEM.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employee will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Employee may be required to enter confined spaces to perform equipment inspections.  Employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, and other related chemicals. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

Salary : $104,802 - $160,114