Job Summary:
The Sr. Plant Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across multiple dairy manufacturing plants. This role ensures safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations while driving continuous improvement, talent development, and alignment with company objectives. Plan, organize, direct and provide leadership necessary in Safety, Warehouse, Transportation, Quality, Employee Relations, Performance, and Cost across Concord, NH & Portland, ME sites. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership and oversight to multiple dairy manufacturing plants, ensuring consistent execution of production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Contribute to development of the annual budget, performance goals, and operational improvements across multiple facilities.
• Own multi- site operating budgets, capitol planning, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with all dairy, food safety, people safety, and regulatory requirements including but not limited to FDA, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, Environmental and Sustainability requirements, and customer standards across multiple locations.
• Ensure effective communication between facilities, other departments, and employees by ensuring established communication methods regarding company performance, food safety, people safety, and the promotion of an open door policy.
• Dive productivity improvements for optimization, waste reduction and margin enhancement.
• Partner with other departments such as Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and HR to ensure alignment and execution of business priorities.
• Supervises activities of a team of direct reports.
• Responsible for overseeing and monitoring Ethical Sourcing guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a positive work environment including personnel policy development, training safety and housekeeping.
• Stay abreast of new technologies associated with the industry, through trade magazines, training classes and technical manuals.
• Other duties as assigned by the GVP of Operations

Education and Experience:

• BS preferred
• 7+ years-experience in a high volume Dairy Manufacturing environment required. ESL/Fluid Dairy is preferred.
• Operations management responsibility in a 7x24 operation.
• Budgeting and Planning experience required.
• Must have prior experience managing other operational functions such as project, processing and packaging.
• In depth knowledge of PMO and other regulatory guidelines required as well as the ability to interact with federal and state employees.
• Experience with filling, packaging, transportation and customer service targets.

Skills and Competencies:

• Effectively prioritizes and adapts to competing demands easily shifting from one action and solution to another based on the needs of the business.
• Inspires others confidence in them through vision and passion to build commitment and overcomes resistance while building highly engaged functional teams.
• Agile communicator who can clearly present complex ideas to others and can constructively address disagreement and conflict while building consensus.
• Strives to bring out the best in others by generously giving credit and help that sets a stage to develop team members' skills and encourage growth.
• An innovative manager who looks for ways to improve and promote safety, quality and efficiencies.
• Excellent Computer Skills including but not limited to Microsoft office suites and MRP/ERP systems.

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$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!!  

Job Summary: The Route Driver family of positions requires a current valid CDL A, a satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), an up-to-date medical card, and one years’ driving experience or equivalent classroom qualification.  Must have a neat, clean appearance and the ability to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) exam.

Schedule: Start early AM, 4-day schedule. Days off: Sunday and Wednesday, with 3^rd day rotation. Your working hours may be modified in accordance with Company's business needs.

This is the reasonable anticipated pay or pay range for this position currently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe operation of the Company vehicle while complying with all company, State and Federal regulations.
• Have a good, working knowledge of the assigned delivery route and be familiar with product handling requirements.
• Must represent the Company in a courteous, ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Must keep a vehicle operation log and report any necessary maintenance or other problems to the Distribution Supervisor daily and complete all necessary reports as required by DOT and HP Hood LLC.
• Deliver all products ordered in a timely manner and advise the Distribution Supervisor of any recommendations for improvements or problems needing attention on a daily basis.
• Keep accurate, daily records of accounts and collected checks.
• Must be able to work independently while supporting the Distribution Department.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.

Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current, valid CDL A
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Skills and Competencies:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Other Information/Physical Requirements (if needed)

• Open availability.
• Days off vary on each route.
• Weekends/holidays required.
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks required by position

Job Summary:

The Shipper position has a variety of different assignments which are assigned based on the training level of the employee and business needs in support of achieving the goals of the Portland, ME Warehouse. This job description is meant to serve as an outline of the duties and responsibilities that a Shipper may be required to perform during the course of their workday.

Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday - 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday - 7:00AM - 5:30PM, Days Off - Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review load sheets for delivery routes and verify correct product(s) and amounts are loaded to assigned trailers.
• Rotate product in warehouse to ensure that the correct coded product is shipped to eliminate waste and minimize returns.
• Continuously check for and remove damaged goods to ensure that only quality product is being shipped to customers.
• Load each product according to assigned specification/diagram safely using a variety of motorized equipment such as pushers, squeeze trucks, fork trucks and pallet jacks. Ensure that the proper load bars are in place and the loads are evenly distributed.
• Send loads that are accurate while maintaining a pace that is efficient.
• Accurately identify, select/pick inventory for loading and staging based on customer load sheets. This process may involve “picking” corrugated and un-corrugated product (up to 45 lbs.) from shelves, pushing/pulling of cases of product stacked 7 high (up to 250 lbs.) and other packaged and un-packaged product. Process also includes placing products on wheeled racks 5 ½ feet high and moving throughout warehouse.
• Unload trucks/trailers using a hook or pallet jack. Physical labor involved in this activity varies, but can involve pushing/pulling cases stacked 7 high (up to 250 lbs.) and metal racks (800 lbs.).
• Pull empty and full milk cases stacked 7 high (up to 250 lbs.) with repetition.
• Manually remove product from conveyor system, then package and/or stage in an efficient manner to maintain production flow requirements.
• Dispose of returned product by manually dumping into disposal system using repetitive motion.
• Wash trailers/trucks after unloading empty cases.
• Must be able to work independently while supporting the Warehouse Department.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.

Education and Experience:  

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Skills and Competencies:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices.”
• Actively participate in special teams representing the warehouse department.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Other Information/Physical Requirements

• Ability to move at a quick pace.
• Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Sitting: Rarely, unless assigned to operate fork-lift or similar equipment.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs.): frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs.): frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: up to approximately 250 lbs. drag weight without assistance: frequently and wheeled weight up to approximately 800 lbs.: occasionally.
• Environment: Refrigerated and non-refrigerator areas with temperature variations from 34 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!!

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Route Jumper & Route Relief Operator positions is to effectively fill the role of the regular route driver in the transportation and delivery of products to HP Hood, LLC customers. This position requires a current valid CDL A, a satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), an up-to-date medical card, and 2-3 years’ driving experience. Route Relief Operators may be called on short notice to cover route emergencies. Must have a neat, clean appearance and the ability to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) exam.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Route Relief Operators will be expected to learn and run all routes.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the Company vehicle while complying with all company, State and Federal regulations.
• Have a good, working knowledge of the delivery route and be familiar with product handling requirements.
• Must represent the Company in a courteous, ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Must keep a vehicle operation log and report any necessary maintenance or other problems to the Distribution Supervisor daily and complete all necessary reports as required by DOT and HP Hood LLC.
• Deliver all products ordered in a timely manner and advise the Distribution Supervisor of any recommendations for improvements or problems needing attention on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work independently while supporting the Distribution Department.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.

Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current, valid CDL A
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language)

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.

Physical Demands:

Job Title:  Route Drivers/Jumpers/Specials Drivers/Transportation Drivers

Key:                                                                                        Environmental Factors:

N – Never                                                                              Outside:  All climates – moving and driving

O – Occasional 1 – 33% of time                         Inside: Wet and dry, work in coolers, freezers and

F – Frequent 34 – 66% of time                          refrigerated trucks.            

C – Constant 67 – 100% of time                        Miscellaneous:  Slippery surfaces, rough surfaces, close quarters, vibrations, working

                                                                                                             with others, sharp hook used to pull product, moving objects (stacks &

                                                                                                             dollies)

Other Information/Physical Requirements

• Days off vary on each route.
• Open Availability Required.
• Weekends/holidays required.
• Early morning start times.
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks required by position.
• Required to sit, stand, and walk.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Support biosecurity and GMP measures.
• Work with SQF site lead and HR to support SQF training efforts.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Backup duties are covered by other Managers when not on site.

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Job Summary:

The route jumper driver family of positions requires a current valid CDL A, a satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), an up-to-date medical card, and one years’ driving experience or equivalent classroom qualification. Must have a neat, clean appearance and the ability to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) exam.

Schedule: 4-day work week; rotating days off.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the safe operation of the company vehicle while complying with all company, State and Federal regulations.
• Have a good, working knowledge of the assigned delivery route and be familiar with product handling requirements.
• Must represent the company in a courteous, ethical, and professional manner at all times.
• Must keep a vehicle operation log and report any necessary maintenance or other problems to the Distribution supervisor daily and complete all necessary reports as required by DOT and HP Hood LLC.
• Deliver all products ordered in a timely manner and advise the Distribution supervisor of any recommendations for improvements or problems needing attention on a daily basis.
• Keep accurate, daily records of accounts and collected cash.
• Must be able to work independently while supporting the Distribution department.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors, and peers.

Job Requirements:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

General Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current, valid CDL-A license.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to drive a standard truck.