We are seeking an experienced Production Manager – Cheese to oversee end-to-end cheese manufacturing operations. This role ensures safe production, consistent product quality, and efficient operational performance while fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
The Production Manager – Cheese is responsible for leading daily production activities, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily cheese production operations including milk intake, pasteurization, curd formation, pressing, and aging.
- Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and food safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
- Monitor and adjust production plans to meet demand and customer requirements.
- Analyze production metrics such as yield, downtime, and efficiency to drive performance improvements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including lean manufacturing and root cause analysis.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including lean manufacturing and root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to align production priorities.
- Optimize production output, throughput, and overall operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience in dairy or food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of cheese production processes including fermentation, curd handling, moisture control, and aging.
- Understanding of GMPs, food safety regulations, and industry standards.
- Experience with large-scale production and automated systems preferred.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced manufacturing and office environment following GMP standards.
- Exposure to chemicals, allergens, enzymes, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
- PPE required including safety footwear, gloves, eye protection, and lab coat.
The Production Manager – Cheese will lead a team of production staff and supervisors, ensuring strong engagement, accountability, and performance.
Team Leadership & Culture
- Lead, train, and develop production team members and supervisors.
- Assign work, set priorities, and monitor team performance.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Manage staffing, recruitment, and performance management processes.
Ways of Working
- Act with respect, integrity, and inclusiveness.
- Drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate effectively and contribute to shared team success.
爱上菲仕兰的理由？
有使命感的工作：
我们秉持“自然滋养”的使命-把更优质的营养带给全球亿万消费者，同时陪伴我们的奶农和社会共创可持续的未来。
合作共赢的基因：
在这里，我们跨越地域并肩前行，彼此尊重、彼此成就，把努力汇聚成真正被看见、被分享的成果。
真实可感的影响力：
被信任去尝试、被鼓励去突破，让卓越成为你自己的节奏。
一起成长，彼此点燃：
我们持续投入培训与学习资源，赋能你的每一次成长，你的进阶也同时推动菲仕兰功成乳此。