Are you ready to lead and inspire at one of the most dynamic dairy facilities in the region? As the Manufacturing Site Director for our Carlisle, PA location, you’ll be at the forefront of driving excellence in safety, quality, sanitation, cost management, customer service, production, and employee relations. This is your opportunity to make a real impact—championing dairy manufacturing, quality, optimizing plant assets through the use data and AI, and fostering a culture of positive employee relations. This role will report to our Sr Director, Dairy Foods Manufacturing.
Carlisle is a milk balancing facility that operates around the clock, every day of the year, receiving fresh milk and producing top-quality butter and powder. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our facility, developing and executing strategies, managing resources to maximize profitability, and exceeding customer expectations. Join us in creating a vibrant, collaborative work environment that celebrates continuous improvement and empowers every team member to grow and succeed.
Experience-Education (Required):
• Minimum of 10 years of proven leadership with strong emphasis on manufacturing experience. Demonstrated track record of delivering sustainable results, and success within 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 desired
• Skilled in developing strategic plans and translating them into actionable initiatives for site improvement.
• Proven experience in leading manufacturing transformation and change management efforts that result in cost savings and a stronger plant culture.
Competencies-Skills (Required):
• 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 that arise within each function.
• 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 the application of AI, automation, 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.
Experience-Education (Preferred):
• Prefer a master’s degree in related fields.
• Progressive manufacturing experience in Dairy is highly desired. Specifically raw milk and cream receiving.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement certifications
Salary Range: $183,520 - $344,100. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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