(USA)Production Manager, Manufacturing Dairy Plant, Robinson, TX

Wal-Mart•Robinson, TX

43d•$84,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is opening its third owned and operated milk processing facility in Robinson, Texas, scheduled to begin operations in 2026. The state-of-the-art facility will process and bottle a variety of milk options including Gallon, Half Gallon, Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim, and 1% Chocolate Milk for Walmart's Great Value and Sam's Club's Member's Mark brands. This new facility represents Walmart's commitment to building a more resilient and transparent supply chain, sourcing high-quality milk primarily from Texas dairy farmers to serve more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and parts of Arkansas and Mississippi. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to lead our Fuild Milk Plant operations in Robinson, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring compliance with Walmart's code of conduct, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and food safety regulations. Key Responsibilities:

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, food science, engineering, business management, or related area and 5 years' experience in progressive leadership roles in a manufacturing environment.
Option 2: 10 years' experience in manufacturing, food processing or dairy processing.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in food science, engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in a production management role in a dairy plant or fluid food processing facility.
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and Walmart's code of conduct.
Proven track record of leading and managing teams to achieve production goals and objectives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
Experience working in a manufacturing facility or a related industry.
Knowledge of SAP systems and other production management software.
10 years' experience in Safe Quality Foods (SQF) or other Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) formats, Clean in Place/Clean Out of Place (CIP/COP) and other sanitation equipment, writing and maintaining standard operating procedures, or writing and maintaining Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of production staff to achieve plant goals and objectives during their production shift.
Ensure all production processes are operating effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with Walmart's code of conduct and food safety regulations.
Develop and implement production schedules, production reports, and other documents as needed.
Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
Manage and control production costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.
Ensure all products meet Walmart's quality standards and are delivered on time to customers.
Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, logistics, and maintenance, to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to all safety and health regulations and policies.
Develop and implement training programs for production staff to improve skills and knowledge.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering employees to identify and implement improvements.
Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates through hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and ensuring diversity awareness.

Benefits

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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