Plant Manager

2 months ago


North Lawrence, United States Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. Full time
As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms ® , Bison ® , Milk for Life ® , and Intense Milk ® brands.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative is one of the largest and most stable dairy cooperatives in the United States. We are committed to a cleaner planet, stronger community and brighter future for families through food science innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology, animal well-being and sustainable farming. We continually invest in innovation at our eight manufacturing facilities to ensure we have the capabilities to offer the products our consumers are looking for. Equally important is an investment in the quality of people who work with us.

Working within the limits of authority and within company policies and procedures, manages location functions. Functions include quality, shrink, productivity, safety, building, grounds, equipment and personnel development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Responsible for providing strategic direction, management and support for all plant activities and procedures. Ensuring compliance with company, regulatory, OSHA, industry, trade and jurisdictional standards, practices and codes. Reviewing quality issues with products or installations and making recommendations with QA, Engineering or Director support if needed. Reviewing monthly financial results to understand performance to budgets. Ensuring controls are in place and working to ensure effective, economical and efficient practices. Responsible for managing talent for the purpose of developing bench strength and creating opportunities for employees to grow and advance. Clearly communicating expectations for all plant employees. Conducting evaluations for direct reports at least once a year. Responsible for providing a safe work environment for all plant employees. Responsible for ensuring plant compliance to company policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring plant compliance to all government and environmental laws, requirements and regulations. Responsible for ensuring that endeavors to reduce plant customer complaints are ongoing. Responsible for providing leadership through ongoing communications to plant employees and to Corporate personnel. Responsible for managing plant processes and actions within accordance of the labor agreement. Also, responsible for directing plant advertisements during labor negotiations. Responsible for governing plant Capital expenditures by monitoring justification analysis and policies and procedure compliance.
Required Qualifications :
High school diploma 8 years experience in Dairy/Food manufacturing Knowledge of accounting controls, financial analysis and budget planning. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people Demonstrated ability to evaluate the performance of direct reports Ability to think analytically Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing Ability to manage time effectively, including delegating responsibility when appropriate Must show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work and a commitment to the organization and its mission. Good computer skills, demonstrating proficiency in MS Windows, Word and Excel. Good human relations skills, ability to work well with others and be a team member.
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Business discipline with 10 years Dairy plant experience.
Salary Range: $142,074.00 to $213,111.00 USD

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.


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