Assistant Plant Manager - Chaseburg Creamery

About the role

The Assistant Plant Manager role is located at the Chaseburg Creamery in Chaseburg, WI. The shift is from 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. This is a safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety awareness and compliance among all employees.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions and drills to educate employees on safety protocols and procedures.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained and readily available for use.
• Enforce rigorous food safety protocols in accordance with FDA, USDA, WDATCP, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and mitigate potential food safety risks.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety practices.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and records related to food safety procedures and compliance.
• Uphold strict quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with quality assurance team to conduct product testing, analysis, and address any quality issues promptly.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize product defects and non-conformities.
• Communicate performance expectations by evaluating performance, providing timely feedback, training, and coaching, and recommending personnel actions for assigned staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, safety practices, and fair employment practices.
• Support in scheduling, directing, training, auditing and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for the operation of Chaseburg Creamery.
• Collaborate with plant supervisors and staff to continuously improve production processes and quality at Chaseburg Creamery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in dairy manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field (preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems (HACCP, GMP, SQF, BRC, etc.).
• Developed oral and written communication and comprehension skills.
• Proven proficiency with inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a team environment providing strong leadership and communication.
• Good computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel preferred, SAP is a plus.
• Able to handle confidentiality in professional and appropriate manner.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, as needed.
• Certification in food safety (e.g., PCQI, HACCP) is a plus.
• Wisconsin Certification/Licensing in Pasteurization, Butter Making, and/or Cheese Making is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about the certification standards applied to Chaseburg Creamery, including: Kosher, DATCP, USDA, Organic, FDA, FSMA, BRC, Halal, Military and Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative policies.
• Ability to establish/monitor measurable criteria to ensure desired results are obtained and provide management with updates via tracking reports reflective of Key Performance Indicators in line with set priorities and timing targets.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ensure food safety, maintenance, and production records are completed accurately and timely.

Skills

• Inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook and Excel preferred, SAP).
• Confidentiality handling.
• Flexible scheduling ability.
• Food safety certifications (e.g., PCQI, HACCP).
• Wisconsin certifications/licenses in Pasteurization, Butter Making, and/or Cheese Making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (CROPP contributes to on your behalf).
• Supplemental insurances: accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars.
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account.