Division Manager

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Description AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to food service, retail and food ingredient customers. In 20019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled Cheese makers
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• Leadership & Workforce Engagement Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the division.
• Inspire and develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance management, and inclusive leadership.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes employee engagement, morale, and retention.
• Empower frontline leaders to take initiative, solve problems, and drive results aligned with divisional goals.
• Operational Excellence & Business Management Direct all plant operations with a focus on maximizing production efficiency, throughput, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead strategic initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance.
• Ensure daily execution aligns with long-term divisional goals and corporate strategy.
• Adapt quickly to competing demands, shifting priorities, and evolving business conditions.
• Food Quality, Safety & Compliance Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure consistent product excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Drive food safety initiatives and maintain rigorous standards for sanitation, traceability, and product integrity.
• Respond to customer feedback and complaints with urgency, transparency, and a commitment to resolution.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement Identify and implement process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate technologies, systems, and workflows for optimization.
• Lead projects with practical, results-driven planning; communicate changes effectively, build commitment, and overcome resistance with confidence and tact.
• Monitor KPIs and leverage data-driven insights to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strategic and Financial Leadership Understands business implications of decisions while displaying an orientation to profitability. Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition and aligns ..

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