Land O Lakes

Senior Technical Services Manager

Land O Lakes • $107K — $161K *
Spencer, WI 54479In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical/Science discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical)
  • 7+ years of experience in Food/Dairy Manufacturing with 3 years in technical roles and production leadership
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; ability to learn specialized software
  • Leadership experience with development and coaching skills
  • Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and improve strategies for key process enhancements
  • Assess and mitigate variation for operational consistency and cost reduction
  • Identify and promote world-class technologies and best practices
  • Manage prioritization, tracking, and implementation of process improvement projects
  • Coordinate technical solutions and resources in line with business objectives
  • Facilitate collaboration with R&D on product trials and designs
  • Partner with maintenance to enhance electrical and controls training

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for employee and family well-being
  • Opportunity to work for a Fortune 250 company
  • Recognition as a top workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn
  • Commitment to diversity in employment practices
  • Support for reasonable accommodation requests during application process
Full Job Description
Senior Technical Services Manager

The SeniorTechnical Services Manager role will provide industry leading technical services that support the business objectives within the scope of cheese and cheese powder processing for the Spencer, WI Dairy Facility. The primary purpose of this role is to reduce processing variation, drive operational effectiveness and innovation through process control technology improvements, increase cost competitiveness in addition to complying with the highest quality, safety, and environmental regulations and goals. The position requires an expert level of responsibility.

Hours: Spencer plant is a 24/5 operation. Off Shift hours may be required as needed.

This role will address causes of variation:
  • Develop and continually improve strategy for addressing specific key process improvements across the Spencer, WI facility.
  • Assess specific causes of variation to drive consistency, reliability, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and risk mitigation opportunities.


This role will utilize industry's leading resources:
  • Identify world-class technologies and drive best practices.
  • Solidify relationships / partnerships with key internal partners and outside vendors.


This role will lead/coordinate Controls Engineering and Process Engineering functions:
  • Manage activity prioritization and all project tracking for process improvements
  • Manage maintenance of and continuous improvement of plant control systems
  • Lead efforts to drive cost to serve project creation and completion.
  • This role will have 4 salaried direct reports


This role will align operations capabilities to business objectives:
  • Identify and prioritize resolution of operational problems.
  • Coordinate plant technical solutions and associated resources needed.
  • Assist coordination of project start-ups.
  • Assist Engineering in plant/project design updates.
  • Collaborate and partner with R &D on product trials and developments


This role will drive asset effectiveness through common standards and training:
  • Partner with Maintenance manager in developing and implementing electrical and controls training for maintenance techs
  • Drive implementation and adoption of key controls and technology standards


Experience-Education (Required):
  • Degree major required: BS Engineering or Technical/Science discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, and Chemical)
  • Required experience: 7+ years' experience in Food/Dairy Manufacturing including 3 years' technical experience and production leadership or 10 years of experience in Food /Dairy Manufacturing with 5 years of technical and production leadership in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
  • Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint preferred; as well as aptitude to learn specialized programs.


Experience-Education (Preferred):
  • A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Dairy and/or food manufacturing experience, highly desired
  • Experience with Controls Systems in Emerson or Rockwell is highly desired
  • Experience working in a union environment is highly desired
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite, Power BI and other related software


Competencies-Skills (Required):
  • 10 years' experience including 5 years' manufacturing experience and production supervision. Skills required: problem solving; collaboration and team building; comprehension of variation; project management skills; and verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving; collaboration and team building, variation, and project management skills; and verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Proven leadership, development and coaching skills


Competencies-Skills (Preferred):
  • Dairy and/or food manufacturing experience are preferred.
  • Six Sigma or Black Belt designation is preferred.


Salary Range: $107,680 - $161,520. In most cases, candidates offered employment expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O Lakes

Land O' Lakes Inc. is one of America's premiere member-owned cooperatives. They offer local cooperatives and agricultural producers across the nation an extensive line of agricultural supplies, as well as state-of-the-art production and business services. They also are a leading marketer of dairy-based food products for consumers, foodservice professionals and food manufacturers.

Land O'Lakes Careers

Join the vibrant team at Land O'Lakes, a leader in agribusiness and food production, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals who are leaders in their fields, contributing to projects that impact food systems globally.

Work You'll Do

At Land O'Lakes, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to bring your passion and innovation to help us grow and lead in the industry. Whether you're looking for a position in research and development, marketing, sales, or operations, we have a place for you. Our team is at the forefront of developing new technologies and solutions that continue to advance agriculture and food production.

Career Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the professional growth of our employees. Land O'Lakes provides extensive leadership and diversity training programs designed to enhance your skills and advance your career. From internships to full-time positions, every role at Land O'Lakes is a step towards future-proofing your career in an ever-evolving industry.

Culture and Benefits

Our company culture is rooted in a commitment to excellence and inclusivity. At Land O'Lakes, you'll find a supportive network that values diversity and leadership. We offer competitive benefits that ensure the well-being of our employees and their families, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans and employee wellness programs.

Innovation and Team Collaboration

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Land O'Lakes. Join our team and collaborate on groundbreaking projects that set industry standards. Our employees are encouraged to think creatively and bring new ideas to the table, ensuring that we stay ahead of the curve in a competitive market.

Join Our Team

Explore the employment opportunities at Land O'Lakes where your skills and passion can lead to exceptional career growth. We are actively hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and eager to drive innovation in the agriculture and food sectors.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join Land O'Lakes? Prepare your resume to highlight your relevant experience and skills. Our interview process is designed to understand your professional background and how it aligns with the goals of our company. We seek passionate, solution-driven team players who are ready to make a difference.

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Learn more about Land O Lakes
Size
9,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1921
* Ladders Estimates

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