Process Improvement Manager

Position Summary

The Site Process Improvement Manager works side-by-side with other technical and operational roles including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Research, and Product Management to drive change for processing and sanitation improvements to reduce product variation, losses, and improve system efficiencies. The focus of this role can be summed up in the words “better” and “consistency.” This role will also be responsible for working closely with the plants to ensure formula and process standards are met.

The Site Process Improvement Manager works side-by-side with other technical and operational roles including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Research, and Product Management to drive change for processing and sanitation improvements to reduce product variation, losses, and improve system efficiencies. The focus of this role can be summed up in the words “better” and “consistency.” This role will also be responsible for working closely with the plants to ensure formula and process standards are met.

Boone, IA Location Update:
The position is currently located at a temporary office in Ames, IA. Expected in 2028, upon completion of construction, the position will be moving to be onsite at our new manufacturing plant in Boone, IA.

Travel Requirements:
Up to 25%

• Lead Continuous Improvement Activities, Projects, and Processes by:
• Scheduling, coordinating, communicating, and verifying Continuous Improvement Activities
• Steering Plant Performance toward current Product Specifications & Formula
• Identifying and driving Improvements in current Processing and Sanitation standards
• Lead Plant Processing Continuous Improvement of Product Quality & Process Standardization by:
• Auditing Manufacturing Plants to ensure Processing and Sanitation standards are met.
• Participating in Product Grading and Monitoring Quality Trends
• Evaluating Product Grading and Quality Trends against Current Targets
• Works with Processing Teams and Product Management to facilitate formula and parameter changes.
• Responsible for developing data analysis to highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Provides support to plants to solve critical or product quality issues as needed to serve the business.
• Process Improvement Manager provides guidance in setting product specifications for all products.
• Develop and coach direct reports including setting goals, tasks, feedback, reviews, and reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

• BS from an accredited college/university is preferred, or equivalent experience in dairy industry.
• Strong knowledge of dairy processing, CIP systems and dairy industry standards.

• Curiosity for how things work, and self-driven learning are required.
• In-depth understanding of dairy chemistry and microbiology is preferred.
• Understanding of dairy unit operations (e.g., pasteurization, homogenization, and filtration).
• Experience with data analysis and statistical process control.
• Mastery of technical writing and mathematics.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to work across groups and facilities.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet optimization techniques using solvers will be helpful.
• Excellent organization ability and multi-task capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence departments throughout the organization.
• Strong analytical aptitude.

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further…