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Posted: February 24, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Dairy Process Manager (#011423) Wateree Farm Dairy Operations, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$45,300 - $61,100

per year

Closes

March 26, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing the daily operations of a dairy processing plant, including making fluid milk and ice cream, running a milk testing lab, and handling inventory, storage, and shipping of products.

It also requires ensuring all work follows state and federal health regulations.

A good fit would be someone with experience in food production who is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work long hours during busy times or emergencies.

Key Requirements

  • Associate degree and one year of food/beverage manufacturing experience, OR high school diploma and two years of food/beverage manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field may substitute for manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of state (SCDHEC) and federal (FDA, USDA) regulatory guidelines for dairy processing
  • Ability to manage inventory, processing, record keeping, storage, and shipment of dairy products
  • Operation of fluid processing, ice cream manufacturing, and a regulated milk testing laboratory
  • Successful completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
  • Availability for extended hours during peak seasons, emergencies, and essential staffing during state or agency crises

Full Job Description

  • Under limited supervision of the Dairy Manager, Program Coordinator II is responsible for the operation of all fluid processing and ice cream manufacturing including operation of a regulated milk testing laboratory.
  • Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to, inventory, processing, record keeping, storage and shipment of all production including surplus raw milk products.
  • Also responsible for compliance with all State (SCDHEC) and Federal (FDA & USDA) Regulatory Guidelines.
  • Position requires extended work hours during peak seasons and/or during emergencies.
  • The Agriculture Division Director has deemed position essential and must be manned during any and all state or agency emergencies.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov

Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:
  • An associate degree and one (1) year of food/beverage manufacturing experience.

OR

  • A high school diploma and two (2) years food/beverage manufacturing experience.

  • A bachelor's degree in a program relevant field may be substituted for manufacturing experience.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5244611