Job Type:
RegularInvest in you, Join Agropur. Wedairyyou!
How Agropur invests in YOU:
Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
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
What’s involved in this role:
We are looking for a Cheese Production Manager in Hull, IA.
Oversee the area department production operations of the facility.
Works with Quality Assurance to manage production activities necessary for the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality plans and pre-requisite programs.
Responsible for area department budgets and cost reduction activities.
Play a key role in maintaining the quality of the products produced.
Ensure all production employees are trained and have a complete understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures and work methods related to Safety, Quality, and Production of the manufacturing processes in the facility.
Manage and coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing, ensuring all aspects of production are handled at the highest level of quality.
Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.
What you need to join our team:
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred.
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing required.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required.
Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience required.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Where you’ll be working:
Our Hull, IA, plant is home to about 164 employees. This facility produces various types of cheese, including parmesan, romano, asiago, gouda, muenster, mozzarella, colby jack, colby, cheddar, reduced fat cheeses, as well as whey products.
Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com
We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR.
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 walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
