Ensure safety of employees through example and accountability
Support regular communication and education on safety topics
Participate and recommend solutions related to all safety issues
Ensure product quality and food safety by working closely with the Quality and Food Safety team
Take action to address quality issues and the root cause
Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports
Coordinate production activities with production supervisors, maintenance/technical services, and quality control
Take full ownership of daily platform/area operations
Recommend improvements to production methods and equipment performance
Coordinate all aspects of projects and platform/area performance
Maintain technical knowledge and ensure depth in understanding equipment and processes
Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices
Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to build an engaged and effective team
Establish goals, communicate expectations, and build a culture of accountability, commitment, and empowerment

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant dairy manufacturing experience
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume food or dairy manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale dairy processing operations including pasteurization, batching, UHT systems, or other liquid processing platforms
Demonstrated Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement skills
Project management experience
Strong business and financial competence
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
Effective leadership skills to build a shared vision, energize, challenge, and engage team members to drive positive change
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems

Processing Manager

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