LaClare Creamery · 12 hours ago
Production Manager
Malone, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLaClare Creamery is a growing, innovative company known for premium dairy products, and they are seeking a Production Manager to oversee cheese production departments. The role involves driving safety, quality, and efficiency in production operations while fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
AgricultureFarmingFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead and drive a plant safety culture, putting safety first in all responsibilities
Oversee daily production operations and ensure schedules are met accurately and on time
Develop and execute plans for optimal use of materials, machines, and personnel
Drive improvements in efficiency, yield, and cost per pound
Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective and preventative actions
Maintain audit-ready standards and regulatory compliance (FSMA, OSHA, PMO, WDATCP)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational and strategic objectives
Lead and foster a culture of employee engagement/ownership, continuous improvement, accountability, and learning
Assist in the development of plant metrics in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency, yield, and employee retention
Drive results against key performance indicators in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency, yield, and employee retention
Set staffing levels including reviewing, proposing and adjusting staffing levels to meet the needs of the organization
Oversee daily operations and direct team to ensure all tasks are completed on time and accurately
Establish and execute on production schedules using scheduling system/methodology. Develop plans for optimal use of materials, machines and personnel
Lead efforts to optimize organization, labor efficiency and reduce cost per pound
Drive improvement on shrink reduction (improve yields) to maximize profitability
Assign audits and organization of production programs to maintain audit-ready standards every day
Lead production non-conformity investigations, driving to root cause and creation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
Maintain current knowledge of pasteurization concepts and regulatory requirements
Support appointed production liaison for regulatory and customer inspections and ensure corrective actions are completed
Maintain strong knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to functional areas (FSMA, OSHA, PMO, WDATCP, Bioterrorism)
Coordinate standard work for all production runs that detail each step in cheese make and packaging procedures to ensure accurate, consistent, safe, and quality products every time
Maintain current knowledge of cheese manufacturing process, food safety controls and sanitation programs
Follows all policies and procedures LaClare Creamery has implemented regarding food and personal safety to assist in maintaining a safe work environment and safe, quality products at all times
Lives the Mosaic Way while promoting our values and culture drivers
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of food manufacturing experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments
3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience, including team development
Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making
Commitment to employee safety and training initiatives
Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve operational and strategic goals
Proficient in analyzing complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decision-making
Strong commitment to employee safety and training initiatives, driving compliance and continuous improvement
Preferred
Knowledge of food safety standards, cheese production processes, and pasteurization techniques
Experience with project management and Lean process improvement
Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience, including performance management and team development
Knowledge of food safety standards, cheese production processes, and dairy pasteurization knowledge/techniques
Project management experience, including planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional initiatives
Experience with Lean process improvement principles to optimize efficiency and reduce waste
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
LaClare Creamery
LaClare Creamery provides goat milk and cheese products.
11-50 employees
Funding
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