Operations Leader

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first  complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state‑of‑the‑art corporate headquarters, visit

• Low-cost onsite health clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• Paid Paternal Leave.

Friday - Monday; 4-10 Hours Shifts - AM

As the Operations Leader
, you will play a vital role in keeping weekend production running smoothly, safely, and in full compliance at our Fond du Lac, WI facility. In this position, you’ll coordinate production activities, verify Food Safety & Quality requirements, review documentation, and execute product release processes to support consistent, high‑quality operations. You’ll partner closely with Associates, Food Safety Quality, and leadership to resolve issues quickly and ensure seamless handoffs between weekend and weekday teams.

With broad exposure across multiple operational areas, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading through collaboration, problem‑solving, and clear communication while making a meaningful impact on plant performance.

• High School or GED required.
• Two (2) or more years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry, with work experience and/or training related to management/leadership skills required; or a Bachelor's Degree and relevant internship or other management/leadership experience and/or training required.
• Experience with quality systems, sanitation programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead through influence without direct authority.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement exposure.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills.

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Leadership, Industrial Tech or other related field strongly desired. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.

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