Manufacturing Site Director – Food/Beverage Manufacturing

Our Fortune 200 client is seeking a Manufacturing Site Director – Food/Beverage Manufacturing to provide overall direction for their Eastern Wisconsin dairy facility near Sheboygan.  The Manufacturing Site Director is accountable for the plant results in all areas of safety, quality, sanitation, cost, customer service, cheesemaking, milk receiving, and people development. Responsible for driving improved performance in all these areas that meets business targets and supports growth of Dairy Foods division.  This site is a 24/7/365 milk receiving facility that produces cheese as well as sweet whey powder.  Experience in large company food/beverage manufacturing required.  

Experience-Education (Required): 

• 10+ years progressive food/beverage manufacturing experience with proven leadership experience managing managers and a history of delivering sustainable results.  
• Undergraduate degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent acceptable with strong food manufacturing background.
• Demonstrated success in union environments, contract negotiations, and Employee/Labor Relations. 
• Develop and coach teamwork and collaboration within the entire site that improves plant culture and drives business results.
• Proven track record with Manufacturing Transformation/change management that drives costs savings and improves overall plant culture. 
• Knowledge of financial and budgetary experience.