Director, Production - Manufactuiring - Dairy Plant

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Director, Production - Manufacturing - Dairy Plant - Valdosta, GA

• Location : Valdosta, GA
• Career Area : Business Operations
• Job Function : Business Operations Management
• Employment Type : Regular / Permanent
• Position Type : Salaried

We are seeking a Director, Production - Manufacturing for our Dairy Plant in Valdosta, GA. This role will report to the Site Sr.

Director and is responsible for all aspects of the production process. You will be responsible for developing and executing multiple business plans and projects, leading a team across multiple functions, ensuring business needs are met, and leading, developing, and implementing the business plan for the area of responsibility.

What You'll Do...

• Develop and lead the execution of multiple business plans and projects, identify customer and operational needs, develop and communicate business plans and priorities, remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance.
• Lead a team working across multiple functions, provide supervision and development opportunities for associates, establish performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Responsible for all aspects of the production process, as well as shared oversight of financials and adherence to the budget.
• Ensure business needs are met, evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives, consult with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders.
• Lead, develop, and implement the business plan for the area of responsibility to achieve facility goals (for example, production, quality, safety) and implement operational improvements.

You'll Make an Impact By...

• Developing contingency plans, demonstrating adaptability, and supporting continuous learning, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Promoting and supporting company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to team members, utilize and support the Open Door Policy.
• Monitoring and tracking expenses compared to budget, monitor asset utilization, prepare, review, and / or analyze business reports.
• Teaching and supporting manufacturing and company policies and procedures, participate in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates facility-wide.
• Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics, integrating these values into all programs and practices, developing consequences for violations or non-compliance.

Benefits & Perks :

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Who We Are :

We offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.

Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.

Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and / or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.

It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

The annual salary range for this position is $105,000.00-$223,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1 : Bachelor's degree in business management, agriculture, food science, or manufacturing operations management and 2 years’ experience in a senior management role within a manufacturing / food science operations environment, with responsibility for supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers / supervisors;

managing workloads; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide.

Option 2 : 5 years’ experience in a senior management role in a manufacturing / food science operations environment, with responsibility for supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers / supervisors;

managing workloads; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide. 2 years’ experience developing and managing budgets, managing profit-and-loss statements, developing manpower forecasts, monitoring regulatory compliance, and analyzing financial / operational data.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Agriculture, Food Science, or Manufacturing Operations Management and 3 years’ experience in a senior management role in a manufacturing / food science operations environment, with responsibility for supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers / supervisors;

managing workloads; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide. Experience with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines and representatives.

Leadership experience in the Agricultural, Food Science, Manufacturing, or related industry.

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