Director, Culture Plant Operations
UNC DairyNew York, United States
Posted April 25, 2025
220000 - 250000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, founded in 1971, is a farmer‑owned cooperative that brings together around 260 family farms to produce award‑winning dairy products. The company offers a broad portfolio—including milk, flavored milk, yogurt, cheese, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, evaporated milk, and shelf‑stable beverages—under well‑known brands such as Upstate Farms®, Bison®, and Intense Milk®. Its core focus is on delivering high‑quality, sustainably sourced products while honoring farm traditions and maintaining a responsive, community‑centric approach. This blend of heritage, diverse product offerings, and a commitment to nourishing life sets Upstate Niagara apart in the competitive dairy industry.
Job Description
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table at Upstate Niagara Cooperative, a leading dairy cooperative. As Director, Cultured Plant Operations, you will oversee the operations of three cultured product plants, driving operational efficiency, exceptional product quality, and financial performance.
Requirements
- Provide strategic and hands-on operational leadership to three cultured product plants
- Lead a disciplined focus on plant financial performance
- Establish manufacturing best practices to drive operational excellence
- Ensure highest standards of product quality and food safety
- Mentor and develop plant managers and leadership teams
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, HR, and other key teams
- Monitor and analyze key operational and financial KPIs
- Lead compliance efforts to meet all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Oversee execution of capital projects and infrastructure upgrades
- Promote a proactive safety culture
- Champion operational innovation and leverage advanced technologies
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a leading dairy cooperative
- Strong team culture and values-driven organization
- Potential for professional growth and development
- Comprehensive benefits package