Agropur Cooperative

Production Manager

Agropur Cooperative$121K — $151K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing required.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required.
  • Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee area department production operations.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance to manage production activities for food safety and quality.
  • Responsible for area budgets and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
  • Drive operational excellence using improvement tools like AOS and Focused Improvement.
  • Inspect products for quality compliance and oversee machine adjustments.
  • Ensure all production staff are trained on Safety, Quality, and Production procedures.
  • Manage and coordinate manufacturing worker activities for high-quality production.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions.
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off.
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Advancement Opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Type:
Regular

Salary range 007: $121,200 - $151,500 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with flexibility needed for operational needs
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities


  • How you will contribute to collective success:

    We are looking for a Production Manager in Jerome, Idaho.

    The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining a productive, cost-efficient and high-quality production operation; providing daily coordination and oversight of area department activities.

    • Oversee the area department production operations of the facility.
    • Works with Quality Assurance to manage production activities necessary for the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality plans and pre-requisite programs.
    • Responsible for area department budgets and cost reduction activities.
    • Drive the delivery of operational excellence through excellent execution via the use of operational improvement tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting.
    • Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct/oversee setup and adjustments of machines to maintain the quality of the products produced.
    • Ensure all production employees are trained and have a complete understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures and work methods related to Safety, Quality, and Production of the manufacturing processes in the facility.
    • Manage and coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing, ensuring all aspects of production are handled at the highest level of quality.
    • Ensure all areas of the plant are following company standard GMP's in their daily production runs.
    • Share responsibility for all aspects of plant functions as it relates to production.
    • Ensure that all routine functions and mandatory paperwork are performed accurately and completed at the required frequencies.
    • Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.
    • Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.
    • Work directly with research and development and/or technical manager on customer product initiatives, adjustments to process and raw material assessment.


    What we are looking for to deliver these results:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred.
    • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
    • Minimum seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing required.
    • Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required.
    • Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience required.


    A role for those who want to create real impact and contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

    About Agropur Cooperative

    Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
    Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
    Size
    19,800 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1938

    Similar Jobs

    More Jobs at Agropur Cooperative

    More Food & Beverages Jobs

    Find similar Production Manager jobs: