Plant Manager
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Why you will love working at Maola:
- Built on over a century of dedication Maola is always looking aheadinvesting in our people strengthening our communities and securing fresh local dairy for the future.
- Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity sustainability and a passion for providing fresh high-quality Maola dairy products.
- We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with employer match Life Insurance paid time off and moreavailable within your first month.
- Our employees are an integral part of who we are what you do and what you think matters.
SUMMARY: The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of a fluid dairy manufacturing facility including in-house bottle production. This role ensures efficient production compliance with safety and quality standards team development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food or beverage manufacturing experience with blow mold operations and a commitment to operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations including milk processing filling packaging bottle manufacturing (blow mold) maintenance sanitation warehousing and shipping.
- Ensure compliance with all federal state and local regulations including FDA USDA OSHA and environmental standards.
- Drive performance in safety quality cost service and people development.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance Maintenance Procurement and HR to achieve business goals.
- Oversee scheduling and production planning to meet customer demand while optimizing labor and material usage.
- Monitor and manage the plant budget operating costs and capital projects.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices.
- Maintain accountability for high product quality and food safety standards.
- Promote a culture of teamwork accountability and employee engagement.
- Directly manage and develop department managers and supervisors; ensure all staff are properly trained and supported.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
- Bachelors degree in engineering Food Science Business Administration or a related field; equivalent work experience considered.
- Minimum 57 years of manufacturing leadership experience beverage or food industry; dairy experience is highly preferred.
- 35 years of union experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
- Experience managing operations in a plant with in-house blow molding/bottle manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GMPs HACCP SQF or other food safety programs.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results.
- Proficient in data analysis production systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
- Communication
- Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral written
visual and non-verbal ensuring our messages are understood and delivered
appropriately whether in-person or digitally.
- Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral written
- Accountability
- Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
- Solve problems both within and outside of departments proactively addressing issues as they occur.
- Customer Focused
- Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
- Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer
requirements and striving for exceptional service.
- Initiative
- Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
- Act independently and decisively rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
- Problem-Solving
- Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
- Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical effective solutions.
- Collaboration
- Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that
collective goals are met. - Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal recognizing and
valuing each persons contributions is fundamental to successful collaboration.
- Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that
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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach bend extend and lift 50-60 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
- Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.
Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk cream butter and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality freshness and love for the environment Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola please visit .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
