Yogurt Production Manager - Ventanilla

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Position Summary: We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Yogurt Production Manager with a passion for continuous improvement and experience in dairy fermentation processes. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and optimize yogurt production, ensuring quality and efficiency. 2. Implement continuous improvements and manage work teams. 3. Opportunity to lead a key production line in a growing company. Join the leadership team at Lácteos DUMAN! We are a Peruvian company experiencing steady growth, dedicated to producing the highest-quality dairy products. We are currently seeking a highly strategic and results-driven professional to fill the position of Yogurt Production Manager. If you are a natural leader, passionate about continuous improvement, and an expert in dairy fermentation processes, this is your opportunity! What will be your main challenges? + Lead, plan, and ensure proper execution of the master production plan for the entire yogurt line. + Ensure efficiency across receiving, pasteurization, inoculation, incubation, and packaging processes—monitoring daily yields and minimizing losses. + Manage and optimize the department’s budget, controlling manufacturing costs and maximizing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). + Lead the implementation of continuous improvement projects and time-optimization initiatives on the plant floor. + Guarantee strict compliance with quality and food safety standards (BPM, POES, HACCP, DIGESA) and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements. + Lead, evaluate, and develop Supervisors and operators, fostering an excellent working environment and a strong safety culture. What are we looking for in you? + Education: Degree and professional registration in Food Industry Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. (Specialization in Operations or Supply Chain is desirable.) + Required Experience: Minimum 4–5 years of proven experience leading food production plants. Solid, hands-on experience directly managing yogurt production and dairy fermentation processes is an absolute requirement. + Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of dairy microbiology, behavior of cultures and raw materials. Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Excel. + Skills: Managerial leadership, strong analytical ability, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving under pressure. What do we offer you? + Direct payroll enrollment from day one, including all statutory benefits. + Competitive remuneration aligned with market standards and level of responsibility. + Opportunity to lead a key production line in a rapidly expanding company. + Excellent working environment and ongoing professional challenges.-Requirements- Minimum Education: Technical 3 years of experience Keywords: leader, manager, director, chief, lead, supervisor, head, regent, production, produce, manufacturing, fabrication, elaboration, making, manufacture, production