Glanbia Nutritionals is hiring: Production Manager in Brookings

Sterling Technology Bioactive Solutions, a division of Glanbia Dairy Nutrition, specializes in dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver bioactive ingredient solutions for various markets, including mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, as well as functional nutrition.

As a leader in Colostrum-based nutritional ingredients, we seek a dedicated professional to direct and coordinate activities in our production areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in processing raw materials and manufacturing customer-specific products.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews production orders or schedules to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality meet specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to the Senior Production Manager or Plant Manager for action.
• Fills in on the floor if needed to ensure production timelines and KPIs are achieved.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholding the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Complies with occupational safety and health standards and all applicable food safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or a minimum of five years of relevant experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical documentation, and regulatory materials.
• Effective communication skills for presenting information and responding to inquiries from managers, clients, customers, and public audiences.
• Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills to define problems, collect and evaluate data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and delegating responsibilities as needed.
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures; proactive in reporting unsafe conditions to supervisors or Human Resources.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team goals and departmental objectives.
• Demonstrates leadership through knowledge sharing and setting a positive example.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e., manufacturing equipment).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, and 401K. Glanbia is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from diverse candidates.

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, and Dairy Nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.