Whey Production Manager

Great Lakes Cheese • Town of Adams, NY

8d • $87,100 - $113,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Whey Plant Production Manager is responsible for the operations of the whey facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related field.
• MES experience.
• SAP experience.
• Experience leading a large production team.
• In depth understanding of production principles and general plant operations.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to administer a proactive management approach.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to production supervisors, as well as line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise whey employees
• Manage and coach supervisors to strengthen and enhance their management skills.
• Administer an open door policy with employees to address issues, problems and concerns.
• Challenge manufacturing systems for continuous improvement
• Provide input and guidance on new equipment purchases.
• Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow up.
• Coordinate with production schedules for daily scheduling changes and updates.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints; listen well and provide tactful feedback.
• Facilitate and assist with special projects, trials, customer requests, samples, etc.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

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