• High school diploma or GED required

Experience

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment
• Familiarity with sanitation systems and food safety practices within manufacturing operations preferred

Preferred Certifications

• Food safety or quality system certifications (e.g., SQF practitioner or equivalent)
• Experience with regulatory compliance programs related to food production

• Preventive and predictive maintenance systems
• Capital project management
• Budget ownership
• Environmental and regulatory compliance

Certifications

• CPA or CMA designation preferred

Technical Competencies 

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis

• Demonstrated knowledge of cheesemaking processes, processing technologies, and packaging systems.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with standard business and manufacturing software tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to lead structured problem-solving using root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams through change and manage competing operational priorities.
• Financial acumen related to cost control, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
• Capable of developing, motivating, and retaining high-performing teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Operations Management, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• HACCP certification required.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations, including GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP, and labeling requirements.
• Experience participating in or leading food safety audits in a plant environment.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring, verifying, and validating HACCP and SSOP programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities while meeting regulatory timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production or manufacturing operations.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Working knowledge of HACCP-compliant food safety standards.
• Must have prior food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to safely and accurately use knives, scales, and other production tools.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering project management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Experience in food, beverage, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of food safety standards and applicable regulatory guidelines (e.g., USDA).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting capital equipment installations and process optimization initiatives.

• Proven leadership experience in food or beverage manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success managing a large, multi shift workforce (approximately 250 employees).
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational performance.
• Bachelor’s degree is not required; equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior responsibility for full P&L or plant level budget management.
• Exposure to unionized environments (if applicable).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data driven decision making.

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong people leadership and communication skills.
• Operational and financial acumen.
• Ability to lead change and influence across functions.
• Hands on, results oriented management style.

Reports to: General Manager

• Proven experience in warehouse operations with prior warehouse management or supervisory responsibility
• Strong working knowledge of inventory control, logistics workflows, and warehouse best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer applications
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume or multi-shift warehouse operations
• Forklift certification or experience operating material-handling equipment
• Experience with lean, continuous improvement, or process optimization initiatives

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred but not required.
• Diesel engine repair experience is required.
• Supervisory or management experience is required.
• Strong understanding of fleet maintenance, logistics, and DOT regulations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound operational decisions.