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Associated Milk Producers

PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Blair, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice ... Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to best fit the situation. 17. Identifies ...

AMPI

PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Blair, NE · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Management, Business & Financial Requisition Number : PLANT004019 * Posted : August 7, 2026 ... The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice ...

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Associated-Milk-Producers-Inc.

PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Blair, WI · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Management, Business & Financial Requisition Number: PLANT004019 * Posted: August 7, 2026 ... The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice ...

Joseph Farms

PACKAGING PLANT SUPERVISOR

Atwater, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we ... Manage daily process including but not limited to: * Establish Operations Procedures (SOPs)

Glanbia

Cheese Scientist II

Twin Falls, ID

  • Medical

  • Dental

Cheese Scientist II Glanbia Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every ... Experience with pilot plant operations and management. * Experience working in an analytical and or ...

Glanbia

Cheese Scientist II

Twin Falls, ID · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

Cheese Scientist II Glanbia Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every ... Experience with pilot plant operations and management. * Experience working in an analytical and or ...

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.

Cheese Scientist II

Twin Falls, ID · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

Develop, coordinate and supervise research projects in the Cheese Innovation Center (CIC ... Experience with pilot plant operations and management. * Experience working in an analytical and or ...

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Saputo, Inc.

Production Manager

Franklin, VA · On-site

$89 - $112/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... cheese network in North America. Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and are proud to be ... Working with the Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager, the Production Manager is the liaison ...

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Villaseñor Supremo Foods

ASSISTANT CHEESEMAKER

Arena, WI · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support all plant quality programs. * Help develop and train hourly production staff. * Complete all master sanitation schedule duties as assigned. * Assist the cheesemaker in all aspects of cheese ...

V&V Supremo Foods

ASSISTANT CHEESEMAKER

Arena, WI · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support all plant quality programs. * Help develop and train hourly production staff. * Complete all master sanitation schedule duties as assigned. * Assist the cheesemaker in all aspects of cheese ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for plant manager cheese in the United States is $116,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A plant manager in a cheese manufacturing facility is generally considered a high-level management position responsible for overseeing production, operations, and staff. It requires leadership skills, industry knowledge, and often a background in manufacturing or food science. The role typically involves significant responsibility and decision-making authority within the plant.
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Shift Manager - 1st Shift

Marathon Cheese Corporation

Marathon, WI • On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Marathon Cheese Corporation rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 440 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

**This Position is onsite located in Marathon City, WI**
Position Information
This position is responsible for leading all aspects of shift operations in a packaging manufacturing environment. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee development. The Shift Manager leads the supervisory team and works closely with plant schedulers to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities safely and efficiently with organizational standards. This role partners with internal departments to deliver results that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
  • Oversees daily production activities to achieve safety, quality and efficiency goals.
  • Assume full responsibility for the shift performance, including meeting production targets and operational KPIs.
  • Prioritize people safety, food safety, and quality above all else.
  • Communicate daily plans, priorities, and upcoming changes.
  • Serve as a frontline resource, providing guidance and support to employees.
  • Works with Plant Manager to develop strategies that drive key performance metrics.
  • Partner with Business Development by providing production data to support accurate and timely quote development.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all shifts to effectively report on performance and operational status.
  • Oversee and manage product trials, ensuring proper execution, documentation, and reporting of results.
  • Participate in scheduling meetings and evaluate the production schedule from a holistic, cross-shift perspective.
  • Enforce company policies, procedures, SOPs and regulatory compliance consistently across shift.
  • Mentor and develop production supervisors and frontline employees, fostering growth and engagement
  • Address performance or behavioral issues in in alignment with company's core values.
  • Sets and communicates clear performance expectations, holding employees accountable.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to schedule orders efficiently and meet customer requirements.
  • Apply critical thinking to identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and optimize workflow.
  • Ensures staffing resources are effectively allocated to meet production demands
  • Partners with the Human Resources Department to share and address business needs.
  • Promote an inclusive and values-driven workplace culture
  • Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience
  • Associate's degree or equivalent in Operations Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields. Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 6+ years' experience in supervision or management

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Required to make reasoned judgements that are logical and well thought out
  • Regular use of logic and critical thinking to analyze situations
  • Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Ability to lead a diverse team of support and professional staff
  • Divisional responsibility; ability to lead a large team
  • Ability to set priorities for self or others
  • Detailed knowledge of Marathon Cheese plant and manufacturing operations
  • Strong attention to detail with effective critical thinking skills
  • Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Teams and other MS Office functions
  • Experience with SAP
  • Ability to stay updated on payroll laws and industry best practices

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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