Production Shift Manager
We are seeking a dedicated Production Shift Manager to oversee daily operations in our whey protein and cheese manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while leading and developing a team of production operators.
What we ask
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably Dairy or Food.
Understanding of whey, dairy, or cheese production processes.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a safety‑first mindset.
Familiarity with GMPs, Food Safety, EPA, OSHA, FDA, USDA standards.
What we offer
Opportunity to grow within an innovative, global dairy ingredients company.
A collaborative, safety‑focused work environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
Vacancy description
As the Production Shift Manager, you will supervise daily production activities, ensuring safe work practices, product quality, and efficient operations. You will provide leadership to production operators, coordinate staffing, oversee process performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include safety compliance, troubleshooting operational issues, monitoring production parameters, completing shift reporting, and maintaining strong communication with cross‑functional teams.
Team Details
See all colleagues on LinkedInThe Production Shift Manager is a key member of the site leadership team, leading production employees and plays an important role in fostering teamwork, accountability, and engagement.
At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, our teams play a critical role in delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative ingredient solutions. You will join a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability—while contributing to a global organization with a strong heritage and forward-looking ambition.
Pay is based on qualifications necessary for the position, including years of work experience, education, training, and other considerations permissible by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer. FrieslandCampina Ingredients expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.