• Job Description

  Req#: PLANT006497

  What You Will Do

  • Prepare an Operational Plan for the business unit.
  • Prepare a Capital Expenditure Budget for each Fiscal Year.
  • Develop a succession plan for the plant.
  • Provide resources and training needed to execute the Plant’s Operational Plan.
  • Manage the continuous improvement system that engages employees in systematic, data based improvement activities and succession planning.
  • Assume total responsibility and accountability for profitability of the facility.
  • Work directly with State, Local, and National Regulatory Agencies and the Corporate Director of Regulatory Compliance to maintain and ensure compliance with specific regulatory requirements.
  • Act as a Spokesperson for the facility with city or local government officials on issues
  • relative to ordinances, community investment programs and local Chamber of Commerce or business groups’ agendas and/or initiatives. Inquires with Director of Public Relations, and directs to them as appropriate, issues which may be of legal consequences.
  • Oversee Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) and the State Department of Labor compliance regarding plant and employee adherence to regulations.
  • Work with Human Resource Department on Employment Law requirements and Labor Relations issues.
  • Pay Range Between $133,201 to $166,501 DOE

  What You Will Bring

  • Ability to identify, assess, and develop business development / process improvement projects and appropriate financial justification.
  • Ability to develop personnel competencies and provide clear and concise understanding of objectives for the organization.
  • Prepare subordinates for transition to position of Plant Manager or other higher level position/s in the organization.
  • Ability to handle conflict and display diplomacy skills in handling situations which can be disruptive to the organization’s business development.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
  • Computer literate in PC based applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other common PC based applications.
  • Good technical understanding on Manufactured Dairy Products operations and equipment.

  Nice To Haves

  • Five (5) to eight (8) years in a management position in a dairy products manufacturing facility.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business or Engineering preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under stress.
  • Capital project management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability in statistical methods and process management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead small groups in achieving objectives.
  • Dryer experience is a must

  Benefits of Working at Darigold

  We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are
  important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:
  • Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Employer paid life & disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid Holidays
  • 8 weeks paid paternal Leave
  • Education assistance
  • Community giving through matching donations

  Our Commitment to Diversity
  Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying
  backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on
  mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work
  every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We
  welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and
  expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic
  information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of
  employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre -employment
  background screen & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the
  links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Today’s consumers want to know that their food is produced safely and responsibly. And Darigold | Northwest Dairy Association — a farmer-owned dairy cooperative with over 100 years of history in the northwest United States — is committed to excellent stewardship of the animals, food, people, and natural resources in our care.

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