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Lane Lindquist

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Cheese Plant Manager at Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc.
📍 Watertown, South Dakota, United States

Lane Lindquist is a Cheese Plant Manager at Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. , with extensive experience in plant operations, maintenance management, and production supervision. A graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, he leads teams of over 140 people, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

He is dedicated to his industry and community, serving as a board member for the North Central Cheese Industry Association and the Lake Area Technical College Advisory Board. He has also completed the "Extreme Ownership Muster 017" certification, reflecting an interest in leadership principles.

Unique fact: Lane began his career in maintenance as an Airlift Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in the United States Air Force.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Cheese Plant Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Watertown, South Dakota, United States
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Plant Operations
Oversees daily operations at Valley Queen Cheese, managing production schedules, resource allocation, and a large staff to meet customer demands efficiently and safely.
Maintenance Management
Possesses a strong background in managing maintenance departments, overseeing budgets, capital projects, and ensuring compliance with USDA and SQF standards in food processing.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
Cheese Plant Manager
Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc.
11-2005 - 3-2018
Maintenance Supervisor
Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc.
5-2001 - 11-2005
Maintenance Manager
Associated Milk Producers Inc.
7-1991 - 5-2001
Production Supervisor
Associated Milk Producers Inc.
5-1987 - 7-1991
Airlift Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
United States Air Force
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Education
1987 - 1990
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Community College of the Air Force
Business Administration and Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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