JOB REQUIREMENTS: Manufacturing Site Director - R-30813 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Manufacturing Site Director The Manufacturing Site Director role provides overall direction for the Kiel, WI facility and is accountable for the plant results in all areas of safety, quality, sanitation, cost, customer service, cheesemaking, milk receiving, and people development. Responsible for driving improved performance in all these areas that meets business targets and supports growth of Dairy Foods division. The Kiel site is a 24/7/365 milk receiving facility that produces ageable cheddar cheese in 40# blocks and 640# blocks, as well as sweet whey powder. The Manufacturing Site Director responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Land O\'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O\'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience-Education (Required): * 10+ years progressive manufacturing experience with proven leadership qualities and a history of delivering sustainable results * Bachelor\'s degree in Science/Food Science, Agriculture, Business Administration, Engineering or related education is required. * Demonstrated success in Continuous Improvement principles LEAN/Six Sigma/TPM * Demonstrated success in union environments, contract negotiations, and Employee/Labor Relations * Dairy experience in Milk Receiving and Cheese Make process required, aged cheddar experience is preferred * Develop and coach teamwork and collaboration within the entire site that improves plant culture and drives business results * Ability to lead and develop salaried team of technical engineers, dept managers and supervisors * Ability to develop strategic plans and implement actions for the site * Proven track record with Mfg Transformation/change management that drives costs savings and improves overall plant culture * Work closely with sales to ensure effective customer relationships. Competencies-Skills (Required): * Ability to effectively lead the plant staff of managers, supervisors, engineers, cheesemakers, as well as the union hourly team to achieve all plant goals * Ability to effectively interact with the corporate cross functional team including EHS, Quality, R&D, SO, Finance, sales. Work effectively with all functions to ensure plant and business objectives are met. * Technical acumen to solve probl ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=9e9a591fa5b7ee837f3cfc7db54caf16 Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!