Dairy Pilot Plant Manager

m.uwrf.edu

River Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Not specified; benefits: low-cost comprehensive he...
Not specified (potentially hybrid or onsite based on job duties).
Dairy plant processing and manufacturing experience
Haccp and pcqi certification knowledge
Regulatory inspection and audit leadership
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is seeking a Dairy Pilot Plant Manager to oversee its Dairy Plant and Freddy's Dairy Bar. This role involves teaching, managing plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and engaging in professional outreach

Job Summary

  • This 12-month Academic Staff position manages the UWRF Dairy Plant and Freddy's Dairy Bar while ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
  • The role requires leading regulatory inspections, managing quality programs, and developing industry short courses on cheesemaking and pasteurization.
  • Employees receive excellent benefits including low-cost health insurance, a 7.20% employer retirement match, and paid leave.

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The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is seeking a Dairy Pilot Plant Manager to oversee its Dairy Plant and Freddy's Dairy Bar. This role involves teaching, managing plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and engaging in professional outreach.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Low-cost comprehensive health, dental, vision; Employer match of 7.20% Wisconsin Retirement System contributions; Paid leave included.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dairy plant processing and manufacturing experience
  • HACCP and PCQI certification knowledge
  • Regulatory inspection and audit leadership
  • Staff supervision and performance evaluation
  • Budget management and cost control

Nice-to-have

  • Ice cream manufacture and formulation knowledge
  • Product marketing and business plan development
  • Traditional classroom teaching experience
  • New product creation collaboration skills
  • Facility renovation project leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field
  • Wisconsin Cheese Makers license or ability to obtain
  • State Certified Pasteurizer Operator certification
  • PCQI and SQF Practitioner responsibilities capability
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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