Assistant Manager Production

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis U.S Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Assistant Manager Production based in Londonderry, NH.

The Assistant Manager - Production will be responsible for the overall daily management and leadership of the Fill Pack Department. Key duties include managing the full employee life cycle-from interviewing, hiring, and training to performance appraisal, coaching, and resolving employee issues. The position involves direct supervision of Processing Supervisor(s) and requires actively planning, assigning, and directing departmental work. This position will oversee daily operations, implement policies, recommend improvements to manufacturing methods and equipment, and collaborate with other Industrial departments to ensure goals align with company values. This position will report to the Production Manager.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Optimize technical and financial performance by partnering with the Manager.
• Direct process adjustments to maintain conformance with standards and customer requirements
• Ensure strict compliance with all government-mandated standards (FDA, OSHA) and regulatory requirements (e.g., Good Manufacturing Practices, FSSC22000).
• Execute quality assurance programs to prevent defects in products.
• Collaborate across departments to enforce quality policies, procedures, and proper equipment maintenance.
• Complete and analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) files and reports covering production volume, yields, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinate inter-departmental activities by conferring with supervisors and other Managers.
• Manage staff administrative functions, including time record approval and explaining work hour/productivity variances.
• Contribute to the budget process and manage relationships with outside vendors.
• Serve as a ready backup to the Manager, prepared to assume full departmental duties during their absence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Production supervisors in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (5 years) is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Majors in business, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field are required

Experience

• 2+ years of supervisor experience is preferred.
• Previous employment in a food industry setting preferred.

Certifications and specific knowledge

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
• Computer proficiency: Excel, Word, and Power Point.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.