Dairy Pilot Plant Manager

UW-River Falls

River Falls, WI, US
Not specified; benefits: low-cost health/dental/vi...
Not specified (potentially onsite)
Dairy plant processing and manufacturing experience
Haccp certification and pcqi responsibilities
State of wisconsin certified pasteurizer operator license
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is seeking a Dairy Pilot Plant Manager to oversee operations at their Dairy Plant and Freddy’s Dairy Bar. The role involves teaching, managing dairy manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards

Job Summary

  • This position manages the UWRF Dairy Plant and Freddy's Dairy Bar with a focus on ensuring all operations comply with State and Federal standards.
  • The role includes teaching industry short courses on cheesemaking, pasteurization, and HACCP while supervising plant engineering activities to minimize costs.
  • Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits plus an employer match of 7.20% for retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

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The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is seeking a Dairy Pilot Plant Manager to oversee operations at their Dairy Plant and Freddy’s Dairy Bar. The role involves teaching, managing dairy manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Low-cost health/dental/vision; Retirement match: 7.20%; Paid leave included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dairy plant processing and manufacturing experience
  • HACCP certification and PCQI responsibilities
  • State of Wisconsin Certified Pasteurizer Operator license
  • Regulatory inspection and audit management
  • Staff supervision and performance evaluation
  • Budget management and cost control
  • Food safety system validation and implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Ice cream manufacture and formulation knowledge
  • Traditional classroom or outreach teaching experience
  • Product marketing and business plan development
  • 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 of Wisconsin Certified Milk Hauler certification
  • Trained Industry Supervisor for Appendix N of Pure Milk Ordinance
  • Valid driver's license for University vehicle operation

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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