Night Operations Manager

Bring your food production management expertise to a century old, iconic brand where you can grow your career and make a real impact on the organization and our customers. You will be recognized for your dedication while earning competitive pay (up to $95,000/yr to start) and an unbeatable low-cost benefits package.

Smith Brothers Farms, a leading producer and deliverer of milk to homes, schools, and business in the Puget Sound area for more than 100 years, is seeking a dedicated Night Operations Manager to join the team in Kent, WA.

If you have at least 5 years' experience in a managerial role in the dairy industry or similar food manufacturing environment that is SQF certified, Smith Brothers Farms wants to hear from you!

Why you should join the Smith Brothers Farms team:

• Competitive pay: Earn between $85,000 - $95,000/year to start, depending on experience.
• Excellent Benefits: Low-cost health coverage for you and your family in addition to dental, vision, life insurance, 2 weeks of PTO each year, 401(k) with company match (no vesting period), discounts on Smith Brothers Farms products, and more!
• Exceptional Culture: Get recognized and rewarded for your expertise in a smaller tight-knit team environment where people truly enjoy working with one another.
• Consistent night shift schedule.
• Autonomy: Smith Brothers Farms will trust your operations expertise as you oversee the night shift production operations.
• Great reputation & Iconic brand! You’ve probably enjoyed Smith Brothers Farms dairy products. Enjoy working for a company that prides themselves on their people and their product.
• Opportunity to advance: Smith Brothers Farms believes in promoting from within and is always looking for key players to climb the ranks.

Desired qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a managerial role in the dairy industry or similar food manufacturing environment that is SQF certified.
• Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Business Administration or related field.
• A thorough understanding of dairy manufacturing processes and safety protocols.
• Proficient in using computerized systems for inventory management, quality control and production planning.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with remarkable problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience in a high-volume dairy processing facility.
• Prior experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Professional certifications related to dairy production or food safety.
• Knowledge of Spanish or other languages beyond English.
• A background in developing and executing operational strategies and plans.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Assist in managing and supervising daily operations of the dairy plant and warehouse ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support in implementing and adhering to relevant safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the Plant & Warehouse Manager in staff management tasks, such as recruitment, onboading and training program development for new employees and new processes, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain high standards of product quality by monitoring production processes and collaborating with the quality assurance team.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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