Sr. Site Director at Lactalis American Group Inc

Nampa, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

240000.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Oversight, Financial Management, People Development, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Budgeting, Capital Planning, Strategic Growth, KPI Analysis, OSHA Standards, Environmental Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Site Master Planning, Dairy Manufacturing, Soft Cheese Technology

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description TITLE: Sr. Site Director DUTIES: Oversee operational oversight, people development, financial management, safety, quality, and continuous improvement across a single production site. Advance strategic growth, ensure compliance, and drive cultural alignment with company values. Lead all site operations across cheese, string, whey, and fresh mozzarella production lines, managing throughput of hundreds of millions of pounds annually while meeting performance metrics for safety, quality, service, and cost. Drive food safety and product quality by ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Deliver financial performance by managing budgets, cost control, forecasting, capital planning, and productivity initiatives. Lead and coach a high-performing leadership team including Plant Directors, Engineering, Maintenance, and Site Administration. Foster employee engagement, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead internal stakeholders (e.g., Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Engineering, Quality) to ensure alignment and site-wide performance. Oversee strategic investments, site master planning, and the execution of capital projects that expand capabilities and capacity. Analyze KPIs and implement continuous improvement practices to maximize performance and minimize waste or downtime. Serve as a key liaison between site operations and senior corporate leadership, providing regular updates on performance and progress. Champion a proactive safety culture by integrating safety into daily operations, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards, and promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety across all departments. Ensure site-wide environmental compliance, including oversight of the wastewater treatment plant, air emissions, and effluent discharge, in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Develop and manage strategic relationships with local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., USDA, EPA, DEC) to support regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and food manufacturing standards. Requirements HOURS: 40 per week SALARY: $116,771.00 to $240,000.00 per year REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing or Food Science & Technology (or its U.S. equiv.) plus two yrs. of exp. as an Operations/Plant Manager in dairy/cheese industrial production with exp. in soft cheese technology. Interested applicants should apply to: HR, Lactalis American Group Inc., www.lactalisamericangroup.com/careers. THIS NOTICE IS BEING PROVIDED AS A RESULT OF THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION. THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY EMPLOY A FOREIGN NATIONAL IN THE JOB OPPORTUNITY DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY PERSON MAY PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE BEARING ON THE APPLICATION TO THE CERTIFYING OFFICER, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, ETA, OFLC, 200 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW, ROOM N-5311, WASHINGTON, DC 20210. There is no bargaining representative for the job opportunity with the employer in the location of intended employment. This notice was clearly visible and unobstructed while posted. It was posted for at least ten (10) consecutive business days in a conspicuous location in the workplace, where the employer’s U.S. workers could readily read the posted notice, including but not limited to locations in the immediate vicinity of the wage and hour notices. At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Responsibilities

Oversee all operational, financial, and safety aspects of a dairy production site, managing high-volume throughput across multiple product lines. Lead a high-performing leadership team and ensure strict compliance with food safety and environmental regulations.