Cheese Plant Manager

Position Title: Cheese Plant Manager

Department: Production

Reports To: Vice President of Manufacturing

FLSA:Exempt

Position Summary

Directs and coordinates all plant activities including, but not limited, to production planning, raw material receiving, labor coordination and allocation, employee relations, variance identification and resolution, personnel development, employee training, problem solving, maintenance coordination, cost savings, product quality, and safety. Establishes policies and procedures for all areas mentioned and directs daily operation to achieve company goals. Develops Capital Plan to maintain the site infrastructure or support Sales plans. Maintains positive relationships with other departments.

Five Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluates performance of the location and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of the location
• Assists in implementation of new technology or procedures
• Manages the accurate reporting of inventory transactions to ensure accurate accounting of finished product and raw materials
• Assist in coordination and managing of special situations including new product development.
• Champion the continuous improvement of the production facility and related functions including technical processes, methodologies, practices, and personnel development.

Performance Metrics

• Personnel Development
• Budget maintenance
• Loss containment
• Consumer Complaint reduction
• Documented Cost Saving
• Product Quality Improvement
• Safety Improvement

Key Activities

• Production Coordination
• Employee Utilization
• Raw Material Coordination
• Employee Communication
• Budget Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Policy Enforcement

Key External Interface

• Vendors
• Union Representative

Key Internal Interface

• Vice President – Manufacturing
• Quality Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Production employees
• Production Supervisors
• General Managers
• Procurement Manager
• Costing Manager

Critical Skills

• Ability to organize and control work assignments, projects, budgets, and administrative responsibilities
• Understanding and awareness of Latino and American cultures
• Analytical Reasoning
• Ability to handle adversity
• Technical Competence
• Problem – Solving Ability
• Business Awareness

Necessary Experience

• Education – BS in Business or technical Competency
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years plant operations or related field (preferably in the consumer goods industry)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Cheese Maker's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arena, WI 53503 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $125,000