Dairy Plant Manager & Site Director

SUMMARY:

The Plant Manager / Site Director will lead our diverse team in Amarillo responsible for making Cheeses and Creams. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing plant and warehouse to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the facility. The Plant Manager will lead a team of skilled professionals, manage resources, and implement strategies to optimize production output while maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to safety and compliance regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all activities in the Amarillo plant, including direct accountability for manufacturing/production, maintenance, sanitation, inventory, health and safety, capital equipment planning, budget cost reduction initiatives and process improvements. Specifically:
  • Foster a climate of Safety, Urgency, Accuracy and Timeliness.
  • Assure the production of the required quality and quantity of products.
  • Jointly with the Quality Systems dept. investigate customer complaints and initiate corrective / preventative actions.
  • Develop and maintain budget targets for costs and standards of performance.

• Ensure employees follow established safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices when performing duties in manufacturing depts.

• Provide the highest quality products and services to our internal and external customers, by ensuring compliance to Quality & Production Policies / Procedures & Site Protocols.
• Hire, train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of teammates to ensure that the plant functions are supported by the most talented team.
• Use Lean and six-sigma concepts to continually and critically evaluate all work activities as a basis for change or improvement which will eliminate potential safety hazards, increase productivity or reduce costs.
• Establish strategic initiatives, goals/KPI's and budgets. Establish department initiatives, goals/KPI's to support plant objectives. Achieve or exceed budget goals.
• Maintain working knowledge and skill in operating equipment utilized under his/her supervision with a focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly & indirectly supervises employees within all department(s).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 10 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility including 5+ years of experience in dairy (cheese or cream) required.
• Must have at least 5 years of related Plant Management/Leadership experience
• Strong lean/operational excellence background to drive people and process change; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Management/Leadership experience, with demonstrated project management
• Demonstrated leadership ability and team building skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and effective communication skills (oral and written) in the English language. Spanish speaking a plus.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple assignments, while driving a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to seek out new methods, principles and changes to existing practices that come from active participation in continual process improvement.

• Advanced computer proficiency, with demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs preferred.