Davis Dairy Plant Manager
South Dakota State University
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About this job
South Dakota State University's Dairy and Food Science Department is hiring a manager for the Davis Dairy Plant in Brookings. The plant is a teaching, research, and production facility, and the manager is responsible for safe operations, staff leadership, equipment readiness, purchasing, and financially sustainable production of marketable dairy products.
What you will do
β’ Manage all plant operations and supervise dairy-plant employees
β’ Plan production so the facility supports teaching, research, student experience, and product sales
β’ Purchase ingredients, supplies, and operating materials
β’ Coordinate preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and facility needs
β’ Oversee formulation and production work, including ice cream and cheese processes
β’ Maintain regulatory, sanitation, licensing, quality, and workplace-safety requirements
β’ Manage budgets and operational decisions that keep the plant financially viable
β’ Work with faculty, students, staff, and research teams using the facility
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in dairy manufacturing, food science, or a related field plus three to five years of related experience is required. Applicants need hands-on dairy-processing experience, particularly ice cream formulation, cheese making, and operation and maintenance of common processing equipment. At least one year of supervisory or team-lead experience is required. The selected manager must qualify for a milk pasteurizer's license within 90 days and hold or obtain a driver's license.
This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment paying $70,000β$85,000. Benefits include health coverage, retirement with 6% matching, paid leave, eleven holidays, reduced tuition, training, and possible relocation support. Apply by August 3, 2026.
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