Powder Production Manager

Darigold is seeking a motivated Powder Production Manager to join our plant in Pasco, WA. As a member of the Operations team, this person should possess the desire and ability to contribute to the success of the plant. Ability to maintain a high level of productivity and continuous improvement with their assigned shift in the areas of safety, reliability, cost savings, team building and personnel management. Reference Operational Priorities of People, Safety, Quality, Waste Reduction, Productivity, and Environmental Compliance. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year- availability to work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays, is a must!

The primary purpose of the position is to direct and to be accountable for the activities of the Pasco plant production departments involving Milk Receiving, Wet Processing, Evaporator, Dryer and Powder Packaging while collaborating with Safety, Quality, Warehouse and Maintenance.

What You Will Do

• The Powder Production Manager will serve as a true strategic partner within the facility
  
  

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• providing leadership and guidance to all Production Department Supervisors; define and ensure that individual performance of subordinates meet or exceed goals and expectations
• Ensuring effective communications and status reports are maintained with the entire management team.
• Ensuring superior levels and delivery of safety, reliability, sanitation, quality, and regulatory conformance in all arenas
• Sponsoring continuous improvement initiatives and providing momentum to ensure successful completion.
• This function has a direct impact on the fiscal stability of the business and productivity of the business unit.

• Prepare and conduct team meetings to ensure proper communications and updates.
• Work aggressively and cooperatively with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and EHS staff to ensure goals and objectives for the facility are accomplished:
• Maximizes yields (product to raw material/ingredient ratios)
• Minimizes off-specification product.
• Maximizes throughput (gallons/pounds per cycle)
• Ensure safe work performance standards.
• Demonstrate excellent diplomacy and prompt intervention tactics in handling potentially disruptive personnel issues.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in areas related to the production process and its associated equipment.
• Guide, and provide momentum, for the operations teams during periods of downtime.
• Through support and coordination ensure training and development of all plant production personnel
• Assess, identify, and report on plant operations and the fiscal impact on those operations of upsets, downtime, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Predictively, creatively, and decisively address production issues to ensure swift resolution and minimal system or process upset.
• Identify potential in, sponsor, mentor, and ensure development of supervisor subordinates.
• Ensure effective employee communication, training and compliance on quality programs, policies, and standards. Take action to address quality issues and the root cause.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to build an engaged and effective team.
• Establish goals, communicate expectations, and build a culture of accountability, commitment and empowerment.
  
  

What You Bring

• Experience in the processing of fluid milk products and powder production is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team environment (as well as independently).
• The ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds.
• Ability to achieve results through others.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must be able to monitor and inspect product and equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes
  
  

Nice to Have’s

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Industry experience would be considered in the absence of a degree.
• Fluent in Continuous Improvement Processes such as Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process applications, and Standardized Procedural Development; ability to identify, assess, and develop department and process improvement projects and present financial justification.
• Computer literate in PC based applications including Microsoft Office Suite, 11i, Oracle, EAM, and familiarity with PLC based process controls.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Never N 0%
• Seldom S 1-10% / 0-1 hour
• Occasional O 11-33% / 1-3 hours
• Frequent F 34-66% / 3-6 hours
• Constant C 67-100%
• Physical Requirement
• Sit O
• Stand/Walk C
• Climb Ladder O
• Climb Stairs F
• Twist F
• Bend / Stoop F
• Squat / Kneel S
• Crawl S
• Reach O
• Work above shoulders O
• Keyboard F
• Wrist O
• Grasp O
• Operate foot controls S
• Vibratory task S
• Lift 56 Lbs. O
• Carry 56 Lbs. O
• Push / Pull 56 Lbs. O
  

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Salary Range

$90,661 to $120,880, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits Of Working At Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Community giving through matching donations
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic

information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work