Manufacturing Site Director at Land O'Lakes

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Dairy, Food Manufacturing, CPGIndustries

Minimum of 10 years of proven leadership with strong emphasis on manufacturing experience, delivering sustainable results, and success in LEAN, Six Sigma, CTS (cost-to-serve), and Employee Relations
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Food Science, Agriculture, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
Food Manufacturing experience, ideally Dairy or CPG
Skilled in developing strategic plans and translating them into actionable initiatives for site improvement
Proven experience in leading manufacturing transformation and change management efforts resulting in cost savings and stronger plant culture
Champion human and food safety as top priorities
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (EHS, Quality, R&D, SO, Finance, Sales, etc.) and resolve issues
Build strong member, cooperative, and employee relationships through authentic engagement
Advise operations management on long-term goals and drive performance in cost, quality, safety, people, and environment
Drive innovation and reliability through AI, automation, and advanced technologies
Implement cost-saving initiatives for continuous improvement
Assess and implement organizational changes to meet budget and cost-to-serve objectives
Demonstrate financial acumen in evaluating plant efficiency, material yield, and labor productivity
Develop and manage capital budgets
Oversee employee relations and manufacturing policies
Review and update GMP programs as needed

Lead and inspire in safety, quality, sanitation, cost management, customer service, production, and employee relations
Drive excellence in dairy manufacturing and quality
Optimize plant assets through data and AI
Foster a culture of positive employee relations
Develop and execute strategies
Manage resources to maximize profitability
Exceed customer expectations
Create a vibrant, collaborative work environment celebrating continuous improvement
Empower team members to grow and succeed
Report to Sr Director, Dairy Foods Manufacturing