Manager Plant

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Hilmar, CA

8d•$119,409 - $179,114•Hybrid

About The Position

The Plant Manager oversees designated area of operations to assure all operational unit objectives are met and within quality standards and cost objectives, ensuring maintenance of the highest possible level of customer satisfaction. Hilmar Cheese Company improves lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since its founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Its state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that are produced create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. The company is a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout decades of success and growth, the company has remained committed to its mission and values, and these principles unite its people and guide all that it does.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 8 years related experience, OR Bachelor's degree in related field plus 4 years of related experience or equivalent, OR Master’s degree plus 2 years related experience or equivalent.
Able to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated strong reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills.
Performance management skills/ability to collaborate and coordinate team members and projects.
Strategic knowledge of production operations management for quality, yield, and cost.
Knowledge of financial and budgetary experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in related field plus 6 years related experience, OR Master's degree plus 4 years related experience or equivalent.
Demonstrate keen attention to detail, initiative and proactivity.
Ability to multitask and have great communication skills, both written and verbal.
New equipment implementation through vendor facilitation and training.
Bilingual
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Oversees area of operation, ensuring employee safety, quality and environmental standards are met.
Analyze area to resolve any equipment issues and make improvements when needed.
Engage with engineering and maintenance departments to coordinate projects.
Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving sessions with cross functional teams.
Apply and promote knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methods in the work place.
Allocate resources effectively and utilize assets with the goal of increasing operation, while still maintaining current quality standards.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives (labor reduction, waste reduction, cost reduction) in order to maintain and improve the organization’s profitability and competitive position.
Assist in development and execution of strategic plans for the future to anticipate needs.
Understanding future strategies and directions to anticipate needs.
Responsible for managing end-to-end area of operation.
Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local regulations.
Mentor supervisors and managers to achieve performance standards regarding safety, quality, and operations.