Director, Technical Services
About The Position
Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Nestled in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, our Tipton facility manufactures a diverse range of products, including milk powder, butter, nutritional powders, and processed fluids. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California! Our commitment to CDI employees: We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work. Job Summary The Director of Technical Services assists and supports our plant operations teams in their continuous improvement, innovation, and production efficiency efforts. Responsibilities also include covering Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager roles at any location on an interim basis or as needed.
Requirements
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a vision to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of quality, safety, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
- Sustain and build a strong network of experts relevant to the essential functions of this position.
- The ability to lead employees to continuous improvement and process excellence in the areas relevant to this position.
- Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results with and through others.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills and attention to detail.
- Strong in the following leadership areas: People, Process, Equipment/Systems
- Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
- BS degree in Dairy Science, Engineering or other related areas and minimum 10 years in an operations, engineering, or maintenance role, or equivalent combination.
- English is required as the written and spoken language. Additional languages are an asset. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.
Nice To Haves
- Additional languages are an asset.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical development to existing plant staff.
- Troubleshoot & assist with the installation of new equipment and processes.
- Works closely with other senior-level leaders and plant leadership to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve issues that prevent or limit operations from meeting expectations.
- Focus on methods to improve plant’s overall equipment efficiency and capacity targets.
- Support the plants in meeting their safety, quality, production, and financial goals.
- Partner with engineering and maintenance on specific capital projects.
- Follow all safety and working rules.
- Work effectively in both union and non-union facilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and incentive programs
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
- Retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
