Dairy Pilot Plant Manager

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

River Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Not specified; benefits: low-cost comprehensive he...
Not specified
Dairy plant processing and manufacturing experience
Haccp and pcqi certification knowledge
Regulatory inspection and audit leadership
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Dairy Pilot Plant Manager for its Dairy Plant and Freddy’s Dairy Bar, focusing on teaching, dairy plant management, and professional outreach. The ideal candidate will have a background in food or dairy science, relevant certifications, and experience in dairy processing and operations

Job Summary

  • This role involves managing the UWRF Dairy Plant and Freddy's Dairy Bar while ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
  • The position requires developing and teaching industry short courses on cheesemaking, pasteurization, and HACCP protocols.
  • Employees receive excellent benefits including low-cost health coverage, a 7.20% employer match for retirement, and paid leave.

Matching Summary

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The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Dairy Pilot Plant Manager for its Dairy Plant and Freddy’s Dairy Bar, focusing on teaching, dairy plant management, and professional outreach. The ideal candidate will have a background in food or dairy science, relevant certifications, and experience in dairy processing and operations.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Low-cost comprehensive health, dental, vision; Retirement match 7.20%; 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 formulation and ingredient knowledge
  • Traditional classroom teaching experience
  • Product marketing and business plan development
  • Facility renovation project leadership
  • Stakeholder relationship management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Food or Dairy Science
  • 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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