Manufacturing Site Director - Dairy/Cheese - Gables Search Group

Our Fortune 200 client is seeking a Manufacturing Site Director to provides overall direction for their Eastern Wisconsin dairyfacility 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-Education (Required):

• 10+ years progressive manufacturing experience with proven leadership experience managing managers and a history of delivering sustainable results
• High school diploma or equivalent. Undergraduate degree in related curriculum preferred
• Demonstrated success in union environments, contract negotiations, and Employee/Labor Relations
• Dairy experience in Milk Receiving and Cheese Make process (aged cheddar experience is preferred ).
• 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