Senior Cheese Process & Technical Services Manager (plant-dedicated)

Agropur

Jerome, Idaho, United States
Base: $102,600 - $128,300; bonus/equity: not speci...
Bachelor's degree in food science or related field
5-10 years experience in dairy manufacturing
Root cause analysis and problem solving skills
This role serves as a corporate technical expert dedicated to the Jerome manufacturing facility, focusing on complex cheese production and shredding operations

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a corporate technical expert dedicated to the Jerome manufacturing facility, focusing on complex cheese production and shredding operations.
  • The position requires leading root cause analysis, driving yield improvements, and optimizing recipes to meet performance and cost objectives while acting as a bridge between plant operations and commercial stakeholders.
  • Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with 7% company contributions.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a corporate technical expert dedicated to the Jerome manufacturing facility, focusing on complex cheese production and shredding operations.

Salary

Base: $102,600 - $128,300; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) with 7% match, 3 weeks PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in food science or related field
  • 5-10 years experience in dairy manufacturing
  • Root cause analysis and problem solving skills
  • Process optimization and yield improvement expertise
  • Lean Six Sigma methodology application

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder management without direct authority
  • Ability to translate operational challenges into solutions
  • Customer-first mindset with high ownership
  • Experience with product commercialization activities
  • Excellent communication across technical and business teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Engineering
  • Five to ten years of experience in dairy or food manufacturing
  • Proven ability in root cause problem solving within complex environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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