Extraction Manager - Processing

Summary

The Extraction Manager - Processing leads the Extraction operation while helping build a stronger culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety, quality, and team development. This role is responsible for delivering consistent performance across people, process, and product by coaching leaders and operators, strengthening daily management systems, improving standard work, and using data to identify and solve operational gaps. The Extraction Manager - Processing partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Planning, and People Team partners to support reliable execution, capability-building, and scalable processes that help La Colombe deliver high-quality coffee products.

Responsibilities

Extraction and Continuous Improvement

- Help build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement by identifying waste, simplifying processes, and improving department systems.

- Facilitate or support process improvement activities such as root cause analysis, process mapping, 5S, standard work, Kaizen activity, and change management.

- Translate operational opportunities into practical improvement plans with clear owners, timelines, measures, and follow-up routines.

- Develop and track key performance indicators to measure department performance and improvement progress.

- Support site growth by strengthening scalable processes, role clarity, training systems, and cross-functional communication.

Operational Execution

- Oversee day-to-day department operations to support production schedules, order fulfillment, and business needs.

- Coordinate extraction processing, ingredient flow, inventory accuracy, and department readiness to meet planned production demand.

- Monitor department performance, identify barriers to execution, and drive timely resolution of issues impacting safety, quality, service, cost, or productivity.

- Use operating data, performance records, and daily management routines to identify trends, escalate risks, and improve manufacturing processes.

- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to support equipment reliability, cleaning, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and startup readiness.

Standards, Systems, Safety, and Quality

- Ensure department practices follow Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety expectations, SQF standards, EHS requirements, company policies, and applicable regulatory expectations.

- Maintain, improve, and communicate Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, training materials, and process controls for Extraction operations.

- Support routine quality assurance, sensory activities, product checks, and corrective actions in partnership with Quality and Operations leaders.

- Lead and reinforce safe work practices, including equipment safety, sanitation expectations, hazard awareness, and proper use of required personal protective equipment.

- Support audit readiness, documentation accuracy, and consistent execution of department standards.

People and Culture

- Lead, coach, and develop Extraction team members to deliver safe, consistent, and high-quality performance.

- Set clear expectations for daily execution, accountability, communication, and follow-through across the department.

- Build team capability through training, standard work, coaching routines, and performance feedback.

- Promote a positive and respectful work environment through recognition, engagement, and consistent leadership presence on the floor.

- Partner with supervisors, People Team, Training, EHS, Quality, and Operations leaders to support staffing, onboarding, skill development, and employee relations needs.

Requirements

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, operations, engineering, business, food science, or a related field preferred; equivalent food or beverage manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.

- 3–5 years of leadership experience in food, beverage, manufacturing, processing, or related operations.

- Experience leading teams in a production or plant environment with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.

- Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, SQF or similar quality systems, sanitation, and plant safety practices.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

- Experience creating, improving, or sustaining standard operating procedures, work instructions, training tools, or process controls.

- Ability to communicate clearly across hourly, salaried, technical, and leadership audiences.

- Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; SAP or similar enterprise system experience preferred.

- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support a manufacturing environment, including occasional off-shift, weekend, or holiday support.

Preferred Skills and Experience

- Experience with coffee, dairy, beverage, extraction, batching, processing, or related food manufacturing systems.

- Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, process mapping, change management, or continuous improvement systems.

- Experience supporting scale-up, startup, plant expansion, operational readiness, or major process change.

- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving and improvement work.

- Demonstrated ability to build trust, develop others, embrace change, solve problems, and deliver results.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $150,700.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.