Production Manager

Lafayette, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Were on theMoo-ve with new opportunities!! And you know if its Borden its got to be good!

At Borden Dairy weve embraced theGlass Half Full mindset since 1857. Guided by our beloved mascot Elsie we spread joy and optimism to American families everywhere. Our mission is simple: to be the best-in-class dairy brand in the markets we serve.

Join Elsies Herd today!

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead plan and direct work through supervisors to ensure products are produced safely efficiently and at the lowest possible cost while meeting quality and volume expectations.
Promote teamwork and accountability by setting clear expectations ensuring consistent communication and supporting crossâfunctional alignment. Recommend improvements to policies procedures equipment and production planning to enhance departmental and company performance.
Maintain strong inventory controls and minimize product loss.
Ensure full compliance with company policies and all local state and federal regulations.

Continuous Improvement & Performance

Drive excellence by implementing process consistency and crossâfunctional collaboration using Continuous Improvement methodologies to achieve measurable productivity gains and cost savings.
Benchmark performance set targets and monitor results for production operations and personnel.
Support the development of capital and operating budgets.

People Leadership

Build and lead a highâperforming production team aligned with company vision and goals and grounded in teamwork accountability and trust.
.Oversee staffing selection retention and performance management for production employees.
Provide coaching resources and guidance to support employee success and operational excellence.
Foster strong collaborative relationships with Supply Chain and other functional partners to meet safety service cost and people goals.

Quality Safety & Compliance

Champion a culture of safety and excellence by enforcing all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety/quality requirements including SQF standards.
Maintain a clean sanitary and safe work environment.
Enforce all safety security and PPE requirements at all times.
Understand customer demand manufacturing capabilities and storage constraints to support goâtoâmarket strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field required.
Minimum of 5 years of direct Production Management experience in food/beverage consumer products or manufacturing.
Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build consensus and foster positive working relationships.
Proven ability to solve problems creatively challenge traditional approaches and remove barriers to performance.
Ability to analyze complex data and make sound business recommendations.
Advanced knowledge of budgets P&L regulatory compliance and manufacturing operations.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels and cultures within the organization.

Working Conditions

Work performed in a wet environment with occasional exposure to fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and nut allergens.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit climb balance stoop taste and smell.
Regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs; frequently up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 100 lbs.
Full range of motion required.
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts wet/humid conditions and cold or extreme cold environments.

EOE Vet/Disability

Borden Dairy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively seek to recruit hire and promote qualified individuals from all backgrounds including women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Borden Dairy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities without imposing undue hardship on Borden Dairy. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources atfor assistance.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Were on theMoo-ve with new opportunities!! And you know if its Borden its got to be good!At Borden Dairy weve embraced theGlass Half Full mindset since 1857. Guided by our beloved mascot Elsie we spread joy and optimism to American families everywhere. Our mission is simple: to be the best-in-class ...