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Technical Services Manager II (supporting dairy manufacturing operations)

Technical Services Manager II (supporting dairy manufacturing operations)

Default BrandTurlock, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Technical Services Manager II

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes :

  • Salary Range- $104,802 - $160,114
  • Family medical / dental / vision
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive Programs

The Technical Services Manager II assists and supports our plant operations teams in their continuous improvement, innovation, and production efficiency efforts.

Essential Functions :

  • Provides technical support to existing plant staff.
  • Troubleshoots and assists with the installation of new equipment and processes.
  • Works closely with other senior-level leaders and plant leadership to troubleshoot and resolve issues that prevent or limit operations from meeting expectations.
  • Focuses on methods to improve plant's overall equipment efficiency and capacity targets.
  • Supports the plants in meeting their safety, quality, production, and financial goals; and assisting in maintaining environmental compliance at each site as well.
  • Partners with engineering and maintenance on specific capital projects.
  • Follows all safety and working rules.
  • Works effectively in both union and non-union facilities.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications :

  • Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a vision to continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of quality, safety, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
  • Sustain and build a strong network of experts relevant to the essential functions of this position.
  • The ability to lead employees to continuous improvement and process excellence in the areas relevant to this position.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results with and through others.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong in the following leadership areas :
  • People
  • Process
  • Equipment / Systems

    • Education and / or Experience :

  • BS degree in Dairy Science, Engineering, or other related areas and 10 years in an operations, engineering, or maintenance role, or equivalent combination.
  • 5+ years of previous management experience in food or dairy manufacturing.

    • Language Skills :

    English is required as the spoken language. Additional languages are an asset. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

    Reasoning Ability :

    Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

    ADA / FEHA :

    The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

    EEO :

    The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

    Physical Demands :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Sitting / Standing / Walking : Sits, stands & walks throughout the course of the workday and completion of job responsibilities.

    Lifting / Carrying : Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.

    Pushing / Pulling : Occasional pushing / pulling requirements.

    Bending / Stooping : Occasional bending and stooping requirements.

    Squatting / Kneeling / Crawling : Occasional squatting / kneeling / crawling requirements.

    Twisting / Turning : Ongoing twisting or turning requirements.

    Climbing / Balancing : Climbing and balancing is required during plant inspections, and other related job requirements.

    Reaching : Ongoing reaching requirements.

    Grasping / Manipulating : Grasping and manipulating of papers, keyboard, objects and equipment will be required. Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

    Equipment :

    Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to : hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

    Work Environment :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Temperatures range from 34 to 120 degrees.

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