Whey Production Manager

Company: Agropur
Location: Saint Francis
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Type: Regular Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you! Reporting to the Plant Director, the Whey Production Manager is accountable for the overall performance of the whey production area, from raw material intake through drying and packaging. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational stability, product quality, and team effectiveness while supporting a major phase of growth and expansion. The Whey Production Manager leads daily production operations while progressively strengthening structure, accountability, and leadership practices across all shifts. In a dynamic manufacturing environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both operations and people development. How Agropur invests in YOU: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; 401(k) with 7% company contributions; 3 weeks Paid Time Off; Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays; Paid parental leave; Advancement Opportunities. Salary range 006: $102,600 - $128,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position). What’s involved in this role: Lead and oversee whey production operations, ensuring safe, high?quality, on?time, and cost?effective manufacturing across all process stages, including drying and packaging. Drive operational performance by monitoring KPIs, identifying gaps, and leading corrective actions using structured problem?solving and continuous improvement methodologies. Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, quality systems, GMP, and regulatory requirements in a dairy manufacturing environment. Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, process specialists, and operations teams, fostering accountability, ownership, and consistent execution across all shifts. Implement and sustain SOPs, training programs, and standardized work practices to support operational excellence and workforce capability. Support major capital projects and site expansion initiatives, partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Project teams during build, commissioning, and ramp?up. Prepare teams for new equipment, processes, and product introductions through structured onboarding, training, and change management. Drive cultural evolution from reactive troubleshooting toward root?cause analysis, prevention, and sustainable, long?term operational solutions. What you need to join our team: Bachelor’s degree in food science, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field Proven experience leading manufacturing teams, supported by practical expertise in whey manufacturing to guide teams and drive operational improvement Demonstrated ability to rebalance operational roles toward stronger people leadership, organizational structure, and end?to?end operational oversight Results?driven leadership mindset with the ability to set clear expectations, ensure accountability, and translate corrective actions into lasting performance improvements Structured problem?solving approach rooted in root cause analysis and the implementation of sustainable, long?term solutions. Servant leadership approach grounded in active listening, with the ability to evolve organizational culture toward greater structure, accountability, and prevention. Does this sound like you? Are you up for the challenge? Apply now. LI-AL1 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text. AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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