Select Milk Producers
3rd Shift Area Production Manager
Select Milk Producers, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, 54601
Area Production Manager On 3rd Shift
Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard. Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace. What Select offers you: Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.): Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Off Uniform Program Shoe Allowance Onsite gym Career Advancement Opportunities Leadership Development Opportunities to support our local communities Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world What this role is all about: We are looking for an Area Production Manager on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI. Production Hours: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Approximate working hours: 10:30 PM - 7:30 AM The Area Manager supervises, coaches, trains, and provides mentoring to supervisors and operators in the department area. This position provides technical knowledge to operators to increase their skills and help them perform their job in a successful manner. The Area Manager has the ultimate responsibility for operations and quality in the department area. Job Duties: Provide training and coaching to ensure compliance with safety standards and incident prevention. Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all company safety policies. Responsible for operation of workers and equipment in the production of high quality/high value products while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods. Train employees in work methods and procedures. Develop Standard Operating Procedures for the department and communicate expectations to supervisors and hourly employees. Provide feedback to supervisors to help coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing handled at the highest level of quality. Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve quality and efficiency of the department. Analyze laboratory data, data trending, and react accordingly data trending. Act as mentor to supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with the inspection of product to verify conformance to specifications and direct setup and adjustments of machines. Carry out duties as requested by Plant Management. Demonstrate good mechanical skills and understanding with ability to communicate and work with the maintenance department so that all equipment is maintained at the highest level to reduce unnecessary down time. Provide guidance to supervisors and hourly employees as needed to increase their mechanical skills. Coach supervisors and hourly employees in the department to follow company standard Good Manufacturing Practices in their daily production runs. Maintain compliance with food safety programs and HACCP. Able to complete and/or assist in the duties of all jobs related to production when circumstances demand. Manage reporting of yields, recovery and maximize opportunities. Act as a coach and mentor to help supervisors and hourly employees understand the process. Qualifications: Education Required: 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. Experience Required: Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing required. Minimum five (5) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred. Supervisory experience required. Where you'll be working: Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services. La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site for more information on local events. AA/EEO
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Accepting Applications Until Friday, June 13, 2025
Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard. Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace. What Select offers you: Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.): Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Off Uniform Program Shoe Allowance Onsite gym Career Advancement Opportunities Leadership Development Opportunities to support our local communities Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world What this role is all about: We are looking for an Area Production Manager on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI. Production Hours: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Approximate working hours: 10:30 PM - 7:30 AM The Area Manager supervises, coaches, trains, and provides mentoring to supervisors and operators in the department area. This position provides technical knowledge to operators to increase their skills and help them perform their job in a successful manner. The Area Manager has the ultimate responsibility for operations and quality in the department area. Job Duties: Provide training and coaching to ensure compliance with safety standards and incident prevention. Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all company safety policies. Responsible for operation of workers and equipment in the production of high quality/high value products while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods. Train employees in work methods and procedures. Develop Standard Operating Procedures for the department and communicate expectations to supervisors and hourly employees. Provide feedback to supervisors to help coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing handled at the highest level of quality. Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve quality and efficiency of the department. Analyze laboratory data, data trending, and react accordingly data trending. Act as mentor to supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with the inspection of product to verify conformance to specifications and direct setup and adjustments of machines. Carry out duties as requested by Plant Management. Demonstrate good mechanical skills and understanding with ability to communicate and work with the maintenance department so that all equipment is maintained at the highest level to reduce unnecessary down time. Provide guidance to supervisors and hourly employees as needed to increase their mechanical skills. Coach supervisors and hourly employees in the department to follow company standard Good Manufacturing Practices in their daily production runs. Maintain compliance with food safety programs and HACCP. Able to complete and/or assist in the duties of all jobs related to production when circumstances demand. Manage reporting of yields, recovery and maximize opportunities. Act as a coach and mentor to help supervisors and hourly employees understand the process. Qualifications: Education Required: 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. Experience Required: Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing required. Minimum five (5) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred. Supervisory experience required. Where you'll be working: Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services. La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site for more information on local events. AA/EEO
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Accepting Applications Until Friday, June 13, 2025