Hilmar Cheese Co

Manager Plant - Cheese

Hilmar Cheese Co$119K — $179K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of related experience with a High School Diploma, or 4 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 2 years with a Master's degree.
  • Strong leadership, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage performance and coordinate project teams.
  • Strategic knowledge of production operations management.
  • Financial and budgetary experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations to ensure safety and adherence to quality and environmental standards.
  • Analyze equipment issues and implement necessary improvements.
  • Collaborate with engineering and maintenance for project coordination.
  • Conduct root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
  • Promote and apply Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies.
  • Optimize resource allocation and asset utilization for higher operational efficiency.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance profitability and competitiveness.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
A Typical Day

The Plant Manager oversees designated area of operations to assure all operational unit objectives are met and within quality standards and cost objectives, ensuring maintenance of the highest possible level of customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversees area of operation, ensuring employee safety, quality and environmental standards are met.
  • Analyze area to resolve any equipment issues and make improvements when needed.
  • Engage with engineering and maintenance departments to coordinate projects.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving sessions with cross functional teams.
  • Apply and promote knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methods in the work place.
  • Allocate resources effectively and utilize assets with the goal of increasing operation, while still maintaining current quality standards.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives (labor reduction, waste reduction, cost reduction) in order to maintain and improve the organization's profitability and competitive position.
  • Assist in development and execution of strategic plans for the future to anticipate needs.
  • Understanding future strategies and directions to anticipate needs.
  • Responsible for managing end-to-end area of operation.
  • Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local regulations.
  • Mentor supervisors and managers to achieve performance standards regarding safety, quality, and operations.


What You Will Need

  • High School Diploma and 8 years related experience, OR Bachelor's degree in related field plus 4 years of related experience or equivalent, OR Master's degree plus 2 years related experience or equivalent.
  • Able to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated strong reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Performance management skills/ability to collaborate and coordinate team members and projects.
  • Strategic knowledge of production operations management for quality, yield, and cost.
  • Knowledge of financial and budgetary experience


What Will Put You Ahead

  • Bachelor's degree in related field plus 6 years related experience, OR Master's degree plus 4 years related experience or equivalent.
  • Demonstrate keen attention to detail, initiative and proactivity.
  • Ability to multitask and have great communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • New equipment implementation through vendor facilitation and training.
  • Bilingual
  • Experience with SAP.


Physical Demands & Work Environment

The role has periods of time when the work environment is sedentary and conducted in an office environment balanced with frequent occasions that require prolonged walking or standing, lifting/ carrying/handling moderate weight objects on a regular basis. Is required to wear PPE and have a regular presence in manufacturing and warehouse environments in both temperature controlled and uncontrolled locations. Must frequently interact with people verbally. Specific details of the essential functions of the position is available in the Job Safety Analysis, made available on request.

Food safety is a companywide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high quality products.

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned

4B:Salary Range: USD (119409.0 - 179114.0) ANN

The final compensation offered within this range will depend on factors including the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

About Hilmar Cheese Co

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. produces and sells cheese and whey protein concentrate. The company offers cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack, colby, and other cheese products. It also provides whey protein concentrate, lactose, and other dairy ingredients. The company serves food manufacturers, food service providers, and retailers in the United States and internationally. Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Hilmar, California.
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Size
1,400 employees
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