Production Manager – Cheese

The Production Manager – Cheese

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.

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.