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Plant Manager-Cheese

Pace Dairy Foods
Rochester, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

Description for Candidates

Lead, implement and oversee execution of site strategies, processes, and systems to increase site productivity, safety and associate engagement. Develop leaders to meet current and future business needs. Drive increasing levels of site performance, operating efficiency and customer satisfaction. Lead and improve the site execution as it relates to Full, Fresh, and Friendly. Work in an ever-changing environment that drives strategic thinking with detailed execution and cross functional collaboration across the network. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities for Candidates

  • Lead plant of high-level complexity strategically to align the business, people and safety practices to achieve key metrics
  • Apply knowledge of how current technologies, regulations and vendor/supplier dynamics are impacting the business
  • Maintain and operate plant at established levels of Safety, Quality, and Reliability; ensure high program visibility and effectiveness while adhering to Corporate and division guidelines and standards
  • Utilize measurement tools and data analytics to deliver overall business plan
  • Collaborate with retail partners to improve service
  • Serve as site representative in dealing with governmental agencies / NGOs, suppliers, and vendors
  • Prepare annual operating budgets
  • Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce and/or distribute safe, quality foods and other merchandise that meet regulatory and company requirements
  • Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of all company systems and processes
  • Strategically manage workforce needs to meet site business objectives
  • Develop top talent and oversee succession management
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
  • Travel independently to other site locations
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
  • Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications for CandidatesMINIMUM

  • Bachelor's Degree in business related field or equivalent work experience
  • HACCP Certified
  • Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • 7 years senior operational leadership in logistics or manufacturing with P&L experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions
  • Strong follow-up and accountability skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and peers
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team and ability to develop others

DESIRED

  • 2 years experience managing both union and non-union associates
  • 4 years as a general manager in Kroger Supply Chain or similar company in the food industry

Pay: $115,200.00 - $201,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,200 - $201,500

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