The Dairy Food and Science Department has 9 faculty members, approximately 7 staff members, and 25 graduate research assistants. The faculty and staff within the department bring a wealth of experience, recognized expertise, and a strong dedication to teaching, research, and service. The Davis Dairy Plant was expanded and renovated in 2011 in a $9.3 million project.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for managing the Davis Dairy Plant (DDP) in a manner which ensures its sustainability as a resource for teaching, research, and hands-on-experience. This includes ensuring the financial viability of the plant through the production of marketable products.
BENEFITS:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, or related field by start date.
- More than 3 up to 5 years of related experience, particularly working in a dairy or food processing plant.
- Hands-on experience working in a dairy processing facility, particularly in the formulation of ice cream, cheese making, and operations and maintenance of common dairy processing equipment.
- Must be qualified to obtain a milk pasteurizer’s license within 90 days of hire.
- At least one year of prior experience supervising employees or being a team lead.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, or related field by start date.
