Associate Manager, Dry Production - Germantown, WI

DSM • Germantown, TN

6d • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

As an Associate Manager, Dry Production, you will coordinate and oversee operations. This includes production planning/scheduling, manufacturing, maintenance program, warehousing, shipping, and receiving, and personnel performance. You will ensure adherence to quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP/Food Safety pre-requisites and SQF System programs. The Associate Manager assists the V.P. & COO in establishing standards of performance, measuring results, determining workflow, and troubleshooting problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food/flavor industry is required.
• Production management and employee supervisory skills.
• SAP experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of food products, processing techniques and equipment, and inspection procedures.
• Understanding and able to enforce GMPs, quality, HACCP, and SQF 2000 system standards for food processing operations
• Proficient computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to interpret formulas and processes associated with the manufacturing of formulas.
• Experience scheduling multiple product lines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively organize work and manage priorities.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with a variety of internal and external contacts.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP Training Certification is preferred.
• OSHA compliant forklift and aerial lift operator's licenses are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and formulations aligned with customer requirements and shipping timelines.
• Review daily batch paperwork for accuracy and resolve discrepancies quickly.
• Coordinate daily with purchasing, customer service, and quality teams to ensure material availability and prevent operational conflicts.
• Ensure accurate identification and control of materials throughout receiving, storage, staging, manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
• Partner with Quality to determine dispositions for non‑conforming materials and manage rework usage.
• Monitor sanitation and Master Cleaning Schedule tasks, ensuring completion, documentation, and proper procedures.
• Enforce cGMPs, ensure policy compliance, implement corrective actions, and support SQF certification requirements.
• Provide onboarding training for new production, warehouse, and shipping/receiving personnel.
• Assist in governmental, customer, and third‑party audits and ensure documentation readiness.
• Participate in GMP and HACCP activities, including audits, CCP verification, deviation assessment, and annual HACCP review.
• Support recall and mock‑recall processes through documentation and product retrieval.
• Maintain food safety and food defense standards.
• Oversee multi‑shift production teams, evaluating performance and providing training.
• Coordinate plant maintenance activities, including contractors, permits, GMP compliance, and proper cleanup.
• Ensure plant operations meet regulatory, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Manage plant costs, efficiency, and productivity to support profitability.

Benefits

• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager