Processing Manager

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.•Casa Grande, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Processing Manager based in Casa Grande, AZ. The Processing Manager will be primarily accountable for the daily management and execution of all milk-receiving and processing areas. This critical role will be responsible for achieving annual operational goals across key metrics, including safety, cost, quality, material yields, and capital projects. The Manager will provide strong guidance to optimize processing, manage daily operations, recommend manufacturing improvements, and will be specifically responsible for raw material management and the execution of the plant savings plan to enhance financial performance. Additionally, the role will include the vital responsibility of overseeing employee training and development. The role will report to the Assistant Plant Manager.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience (7 years) is required.
Majors in business, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field are required.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
Ability to operate in a team environment.
Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
Computer proficiency: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
4+ years of supervisor experience is preferred.
Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Enforce and apply all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) rules, including participation in risk assessments and coordinating root cause analysis for safety events.
Ensure strict compliance with government standards (FDA, OSHA) and regulatory requirements (Good Manufacturing Practices, FSSC22000).
Maintain and enforce hygiene and food safety rules, coordinate deviation root cause analysis, and ensure proper sampling and control practices are followed.
Execute quality assurance programs to prevent product defects and direct process adjustments to maintain conformance with quality standards.
Ensure the consolidation and reliability of the Mass Balance for accurate material accounting and monitor analytical equipment reliability.
Optimize technical and financial performance of the department, partnering with the Manager and contributing to the budget process.
Drive raw material results and actively lead the execution of the plant savings plan.
Complete and analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) files and reports covering production volume, yields, quality, and efficiency.
Coordinate activities across departments by conferring with supervisors/Managers and collaborating to enforce quality and proper equipment maintenance.
Manage staff administrative functions (e.g., approving time records) and manage relationships with outside vendors, while also leading root cause analysis for downtime prevention.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Processing Supervisors & Assistant Manager in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.