About this role
Job Type:
RegularInvest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!
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
Salary range 006: $100,200-$125,200 (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 Production Manager in Little Chute, WI.
The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining a productive, cost-efficient and high-quality production operation; providing daily coordination and oversight of area department activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm flexibility required
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.
Drive the delivery of operational excellence through excellent execution via the use of operational improvement tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting.
Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct/oversee setup and adjustments of machines to maintain 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.
Ensure all areas of the plant are following company standard GMP’s in their daily production runs.
Share responsibility for all aspects of plant functions as it relates to production.
Ensure that all routine functions and mandatory paperwork are performed accurately and completed at the required frequencies.
Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.
Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.
Work directly with research and development and/or technical manager on customer product initiatives, adjustments to process and raw material assessment.
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 seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing required.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred.
Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience required.
Where you’ll be working:
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
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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.
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. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
Other facts
About Agropur
À propos d’Agropur
Agropur est la plus importante coopérative laitière canadienne et l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers dans le secteur du détail, des services alimentaires et industriels en Amérique du Nord.
Fondée en 1938, la Coopérative constitue une source de fierté pour ses près de 2 700 membres basés au Québec, en Ontario et dans les provinces de l’Atlantique, et nos 7 000 employés. Opérant 29 usines au Canada et aux États-Unis, Agropur a généré un chiffre d’affaires de 8,8 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2024 et transformé plus de 6,8 milliards de litres de lait.
Les membres et employés de la Coopérative concrétisent au quotidien la vision « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde. » visant le développement économique et social de leurs communautés et le respect de l’environnement et du bien-être animal.
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About Agropur
Agropur is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the leading suppliers of dairy products in the retail, food service, and industrial sectors in North America.
Founded in 1938, the Cooperative is a source of pride for its nearly 2,700 members based in Quebec, Ontario, and the Atlantic provinces, and its 7,000 employees. Operating 29 plants in Canada and the United States, Agropur generated revenues of $8.8 billion CAD in 2024 and processed more than 6.8 billion liters of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.
What you'll do
- The Production Manager oversees the production operations of the facility, ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient processes. They are responsible for managing budgets, training employees, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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