Dairy Plant Manager & Site Director - Amarillo Texas

Company: Cacique Foods, LLC
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Posted On: 05/09/2024

Established in 1973, Cacique-- has affirmed itself as America's leader in Hispanic perishables. Our product offerings span from fresh cheeses, table creams, and processed cheese to cured meats and drinkable yogurts.Our company has a strong presence amongst the Hispanic population nationwide and enjoys a steady path of growth. We are a very dedicated and competitive family-owned company which offers an excellent environment in which to thrive and grow. We are always looking for individuals that share our passion for customer service, diversity, respect, openness and honesty.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Plant Manager / Site Director will lead our diverse team in Amarillo responsible for making Cheeses and Creams. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing plant and warehouse to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the facility. The Plant Manager will lead a team of skilled professionals, manage resources, and implement strategies to optimize production output while maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to safety and compliance regulations.--Required SkillsDuties/Essential Job Functions:Responsible for all activities in the Amarillo plant, including direct accountability for manufacturing/production, maintenance, sanitation, inventory, health and safety, capital equipment planning, budget cost reduction initiatives and process improvements. Specifically:Foster a climate of Safety, Urgency, Accuracy and Timeliness.Assure the production of the required quality and quantity of products.Jointly with the Quality Systems dept. investigate customer complaints and initiate corrective / preventative actions.Develop and maintain budget targets for costs and standards of performance.Ensure employees follow established safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices when performing duties in manufacturing depts.Provide the highest quality products and services to our internal and external customers, by ensuring compliance to Quality & Production Policies / Procedures & Site Protocols.Hire, train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of teammates to ensure that the plant functions are supported by the most talented team.Use Lean and six-sigma concepts to continually and critically evaluate all work activities as a basis for change or improvement which will eliminate potential safety hazards, increase productivity or reduce costs.Establish strategic initiatives, goals/KPI's and budgets. Establish department initiatives, goals/KPI's to support plant objectives. Achieve or exceed budget goals.Maintain working knowledge and skill in operating equipment utilized under his/her supervision with a focus on Continuous Improvement..------Required ExperiencePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree plus 10+ years of experience in dairy/food required.Demonstrated working knowledge of Dairy Manufacturing processes including multiple product lines, with a minimum of 5 yrs. in cheese, whey or Grade A products processing.Must have at least 5 years of related Plant Management/Leadership experience, with demonstrated project managementDemonstrate a strong servant leadership mentalityStrong lean/operational excellence background to drive people and process change; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferredDemonstrated leadership ability and team building skills.Exceptional interpersonal and effective communication skills (oral and written) in the English language. Spanish speaking a plus.Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple assignments, while driving a high sense of urgency.Ability to seek out new methods, principles and changes to existing practices that come from active participation in continual process improvement.Advanced computer proficiency, with demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs preferred.-- More...

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