Director of Manufacturing

Work Specifications – Responsibilities:Manufacturing Leadership and Strategy Translate manufacturing strategies into executable operational plans across aseptic and dairy manufacturing operations. Support long-term manufacturing strategy through capacity planning, workforce planning, and capital project execution. Partner with senior leadership to align manufacturing priorities with business growth, customer requirements, and financial targets. Provide input into expansion, automation, and process optimization initiatives. Operations Management Direct day-to-day manufacturing operations across all production including processing, raw dairy, blending, filling, packaging, and material flow. Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive improvements in throughput, yields, labor utilization, and equipment reliability. Collaborate closely with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime and improve asset performance. Quality, Food Safety and Compliance Ensure all manufacturing operations comply with FDA, USDA, PMO, Kosher, and state regulatory requirements, including aseptic validation and Grade A dairy standards. Oversee Kosher production requirements, including segregation, changeovers, ingredient controls, and audit readiness. Partner with Quality Assurance to sustain SQF, HACCP, GMP, and food safety culture initiatives. Lead and support regulatory, customer, and third-party audits related to food safety, quality, aseptic processing, dairy operations, and Kosher certification. Team Leadership and Development Lead, coach, and develop operations managers and supervisors. Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across operations. Foster culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and collaboration. Promote strong cross-functional alignment between Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain. Education/Prerequisite Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s Degree Preferred) 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in food or beverage processing, with at least 5 years in aseptic or dairy operations. Deep knowledge of aseptic technologies (UHT, ESL, Tetra Pak. etc.), dairy processing (pasteurization, homogenization, separation) and Kosher production requirements. Equipment/Training Knowledge: Strong operational and financial acumen, including budget ownership and cost management. Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional manufacturing teams. Knowledge of FDA, USDA, PMO, FSMA, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and Kosher regulatory frameworks. Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, customer-driven, innovation-focused manufacturing environment. Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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