Job Type:

Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

How Agropur invests in YOU :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance;

• 401(k) with 7% company contributions;

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off;

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays;

• Paid parental leave;

• Advancement Opportunities.

• Salary range 008: $142,800 - $178,500 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position).

What’s involved in this role :

We are looking for a Plant Director in Weyauwega, WI.

The Plant Director is responsible for managing the operation of workers and equipment in the production of high quality, high value products, while applying learned knowledge of the processes and production methods involved. The Plant Director maintains a productive, cost-efficient, high-quality production operation; providing daily coordination and oversight of plant activities.

• Oversee all plant operations and ensure each department is operating effectively.
• Initiate changes to production and other processes within the plant when needed.
• Ensure that product and revenue goals are being met.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish Agropur goals and objectives.
• Increase job knowledge of the team by educating employees on methods and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct meetings resulting in clear actions plans.
• Develop and control profits, plans and budgets.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, human capital, wages and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Accomplish objectives by troubleshooting concerns, planning, evaluating, and tracking activities.
• Achieve operational objectives by building strategic plans and reviews.
• Ensure Agropur standards related to Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, quality and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.
• Complete and/or assist in the duties of all jobs related to production as needed.
• Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.
• Ensure immediate reporting of any potential food safety issues to the Executive Team.
• Examine product samples and review finished product data.

What you need to join our team: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required.
• Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience required.
• High level of leadership skills including strategic thinking, fostering teamwork, cultivating relationships, and demonstrable experience leading teams through change.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.  

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.