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Filler Operator 2nd Shift - $21.00 PLUS 10% Shift Differential
Salary not disclosed
Brattleboro, VT 2 days ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.


As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.


From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Filler Operator based in Brattleboro VT.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Filler Machine operators set up, operate, and maintain machinery, usually in a manufacturing setting. Lactalis' (FMO) is responsible for ensuring the machine produces high-quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.


Shift

2nd Shift - Monday - Friday 2 pm - 10:30 pm

*One Saturday Shift a Month

Hourly Wage: $21.00


From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

  • Operate filling/Packaging equipment, adhering to all quality assurance, productivity, OSHA, and safety standards.
  • Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacture instructions
  • Monitor and control the flow of product through machine.
  • Adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to the laboratory for appraisal prior to finished product being stored in the warehouse.
  • Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
  • Required to wear food safety/sanitation clothing.
  • This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.
  • Report food safety problems to personal with authority to initiate action.
  • Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.


From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience operating filling machines preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.


At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Not Specified
Lab Technician
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
Buffalo, NY 2 days ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.


At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Lab Technician based in Buffalo, NY.


Lab Technician 1 will be responsible for a variety of activities that support and provide technical assistance to Research and Development, Corporate Plants, and Corporate Quality Assurance. Perform routine testing on all Liquid and Solid samples provided to the lab from Plants, QA, and R&D, including company samples and competitor samples as provided by Marketing and Sales.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Perform all analytical tests to properly evaluate each product provided to the laboratory. Testing to include, but is not limited to Fat, Moisture, Calcium, Salt, Protein.
  • Sample and provide assistance to have samples tested, when required, at an outside lab for chemistry and microbiology. Provide all analytical data results to Lab Manager and or/Project Manager in an organized and clear format. Carry out daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of analytical equipment and laboratory area. Monitor chemical reagents and notify Lab Manager when supplies are running low.
  • Work closely with laboratory staff.
  • Provide technical assistance as needed for Aware of and practice Plant's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).

Working Conditions

  • Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
  • This position requires physical presence in the plant/office.
  • Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.

Requirements


From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following:


Education

  • Associates degree in Dairy Science preferred. Equivalent experience acceptable.

Experience

  • 2+ years dairy science experience is favored.
  • Must minimally have laboratory experience.

Certifications and specific knowledge

  • Solid working knowledge of basic laboratory skills
  • Good mathematical skills are required (calculate averages)
  • Food industry knowledge is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power point for report


At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Not Specified
Supervisor - 6 pm - 6 am
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
Buffalo, NY 2 days ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.


From your PASSION to ours:

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supervisor in Mozzarella Packaging based in Buffalo, New York.
Summary: Ensures the Mozzarella Packaging department is operating properly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:1.\tAnalyzes and evaluates information concerning daily operations and how these results positively or negatively affect department performance.2.\tEnsures department is running in a smooth efficient manner, completes supervisor rounds as required. 3.\tWorks with all departments to ensure proper adherence to GMP, GSP and QC policies and procedures and proper maintenance of equipment.4.\tSuggest and debate alternative methods and procedures in problem solving procedure. 5.\tParticipates in operating budget, goals, and objectives of the department and works toward meeting and/or exceeding these expectations.6.\tMonitors punches and ensure there are sufficient personnel including temporary hours. 7.\tCompletes all records and charting as required.8.\tMeets regularly with shift supervisors and sanitation supervisors to stay informed about all issues arising in the department.9.\tDepartment employee meetings conducted on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.10.\tPerforms administrative managerial duties in an accurate, timely and professional manner. (Phone calls, voice mail, paperwork, meeting presentations).11.\tResponsible for hiring and scheduling required within the department, including temporary staff if necessary.12.\tActively works on the production floor to facilitate the exchange of data between various departments.13.\tMaintains open communication with all employees including department managers.14.\tImplement special projects and procedures as directed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

*\tAbility to perform a multitude of tasks.

*\tStrong communication abilities, written and verbal.


Education and/or Experience:

*\tHigh School Diploma/GED required.

*\tAssociates Degree in Business Administration or dairy science preferred

*\tKnowledge of computer software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

*\t3-5 years of Supervisory experience preferred.

*\tPrevious food manufacturing experience preferred.


At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Not Specified
Inventory Supervisor, Warehouse
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
Nampa, ID 2 days ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Inventory Supervisor based in Nampa, ID.


Requirements

The Warehouse Supervisor supervises the implementation of all S.O.P. procedures, GMP policies, and Quality Control formats. Performs other supervisory functions in the parameters set forth by the parent company. Perform functions related to a warehouse facility. Perform shipping and receiving functions. Perform operational transactions daily.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Reports to the warehouse manager for daily operations and job assignment in an efficient and professional manner.

* Ensures all employees are punched in for their shift start.

* Performs an audit list of department daily. Submits to department manager in a timely manner.

* Trains new employees along with a full-time employee.

* Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required.

* Conduct interviews, as necessary.

* Provide reports to his or her line management.

* Cooperate with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.

* Participates in monthly physical inventories as designated by the corporate staff, and performs cycle counts with the department manager.

* Finds cost savings within the department's daily parameters.

* Ensures efficient operation from start to finish in conjunction with production departments.

* Apply well-defined standards (costs, budgets).

* Record efficiency data.

* Checks the rotation and charging of driver's batteries.

* Processes all dispositional HOLDS with the forklift operator - verifies quantities and properly identifies in relation to the disposition.

* Propose technical and organizational improvements to his or her line management.

* Be involved in trials (machines, products, processes etc.).

* Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed.

* Participate in analyzing occupational hazards.

* Prevent potential risks.

* Take necessary measures if people are performing unsafe acts or are in an unsafe environment.

* Apply any environmental regulations and ensure they are respected.

* Proposed improvements.

* Apply and enforce all quality programs.

* Take necessary measures when there is deviation from policies and standards.

* Participate and recommend solutions to common quality issues.

* Work closely with Quality and Food Safety Team to ensure the quality and specifications of product are continually being met.

* Act to continuously improve his/her process targets.

* Ensure the communication of the department targets and the monthly results to his /her staff.

* Participate in customers audits.

* Responsible to verify Food safety records of the department.

* Follow the Food Safety Management System.

* Key contributor to the ISO 22000 implementation. Ensure the sustainability of the food safety programs in his department.

* Comply with all Lactalis American Group Policies and Procedures.

* Uphold all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Lactalis products, recipes, and employee information.


From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* Associate's Degree in Management, preferred.

Experience

* Two - Four years supervisory experience preferred.

* One Year recent Stand-Up Forklift Operation Experience.

Specialized Knowledge

* Computer software systems; Inventory control, cycle counts, and FIFO systems formats.

Skills / Abilities

* Forklift Experience

* PRISM Experience

* Inventory Experience


At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.


Not Specified
Supervisor - Ricotta Packaging - 2nd shift
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
Buffalo, NY 2 days ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.


From your PASSION to ours:

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supervisor - Ricotta Packaging - 2nd shift in Buffalo, New York.
Summary: Ensures the department is running in a safe, productive manner. Focuses on production, quality and people. Identifies, investigates and works to solve problems that arise. Works closely with department employees and reports any issues to Ricotta Packaging Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1.\tAssists operators in set up and start of packaging.2.\tInsures performance of quality control checks. 3.\tVerifies code information on all cups, boxes, packages and pallet labels.4.\tCompletes and maintains appropriate paperwork/reports.5.\tVerifies operator logs each hour with signature.6.\tPerforms seal checks on each line each half-hour.7.\tTours entire room on a half-hour basis. 8.\tMonitors product giveaway at check weighers and address any issues with the machine operator.9.\tAssures that proper product sampling is complete and taken to the laboratory in a timely manner. 10.\tReviews metal detection logs, addresses any issues that arise. 11.\tChecks cooling spiral temperatures, spiral speeds, and before and after cooling temperatures.12.\tEnsures sufficient manpower is scheduled for next day's activities. Makes adjustments if necessary.13.\tEnsure that there are sufficient supplies (hoods, arm sleeves, and gloves) for the day.14.\tMaintains employee records including attendance, and write-ups as needed. 15.\tMaintains an open line of communication with all employees in Ricotta Packaging department.16.\tIdentifies, investigates and works to solve any problems that arise in the department.
Qualifications:
*\tAttention to detail and accuracy in work required.*\tAbility to perform a multitude of tasks.*\tStrong communication abilities, written and verbal.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:


*\tHigh School Diploma/GED required.

*\tAssociate's degree in business administration or dairy science preferred

*\tKnowledge of computer software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

*\t3-5 years of Supervisory experience preferred.

*\tPrevious food manufacturing experience preferred.


At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Not Specified
Production Manager-Mozzarella Make Department
✦ New
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
Nampa, ID 1 day ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.


At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.


As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.


In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butter s, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.


Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.


From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Production Managers based in Nampa, ID. The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring the department is running smoothly and in a safe and productive way. Under the Direction of the Sr. Department Manager, the Manager will implement policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvements in the manufacturing process and equipment and operations procedures. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training of employees, production planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, and coaching employees for improvement. Work closely with employees, supervisors, and report back any issues to the Department Manager.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Enhance the technical and financial performance of the department.

* Responsible for directing adjustments of the manufacturing process to maintain conformance of standards, specifications, and customer requirements.

* Responsible for maintaining all GMP and regulatory requirements.

* Helps to maintain compliance with workplace and government mandated standards (FDA, USDA, OSHA, etc.).

* Responsible for a variety of reports to include volume, yields, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

* Works with Production planners to plan weekly schedules.

* Builds weekly employee schedules and plans, manages vacations for both hourly and supervisor reports.

* Participates in budget and capex process and provides data as needed.

* Responsible for Control of department supply budget.

* May be required to collaborate with outside vendors.

* Participate in weekly staff meetings.

* Lead weekly maintenance/production meetings.

* Work with other department managers as needed to ensure total plant success.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:


Education

* High School diploma or equivalent required.

* 5 years of job-related experience.


Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Diary Science/ Chemistry or science related field preferred

* Five plus years of Supervisory experience preferred.

* 2+ Years experience in cheese production and/or food industry

* Experience in food production, packaging, warehouse, or distribution preferred


Specialized Knowledge

* OSHA, Food Safety, FDA, and USDA.

* Knowledge of ISO and certifications within the food industry.

* Computer and Systems (Microsoft Word and Excel).


Skills / Abilities

* Effective and Proficient communicator, written and verbal.

* Good problem solving and analysis skills.

* Ability to manage time efficiently and organizational skills.

* Effectively manage people.


At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Not Specified
Packaging System Engineer - Yoplait
✦ New
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
Reed City, MI 1 day ago

Description

Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?
At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy-a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.


In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We're building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact.


From your PASSION to ours

Do you have curiosity of how things work? Do you love to solve problems and continuously improve? As a Packaging System Engineer (SE) in our Reed City, MI yogurt plant, you will take ownership of your assigned filling and packaging systems and work with the team to continuously improve performance. You will provide technical leadership for the equipment and processes on your systems. The SE is responsible to identify, develop, and lead execution of solutions for performance improvements and capacity solutions through strong business partnership, strategic productivity, and continuous improvement efforts.


From your EXPERTISE to ours


Key Accountabilities

  • Demonstrate clear understanding and execution of human and food safety practices in food manufacturing plant
  • Demonstrate expertise in manufacturing information systems, quality metrics, analysis methods and procedures
  • Leverage and advance system capability through people, process and technology
  • Lead and support technical improvements on your systems
  • Coach and provide technical expertise on problem solving and continuous improvement activities
  • Provide leadership support for Technical Resources (including maintenance technicians, controls TECHs, etc.)
  • Identify, vet and implement productivity solutions on your assigned lines.
  • Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Engineering/Maintenance to drive system improvements & reduce losses
  • Lead development of future state of your systems and provide technical expertise in development of improvement plan
  • Develop and champion a system vision, technical road map and capital needs to support Long Range Plan for your systems.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Ag/Food Process Engineering or related degree with extensive food manufacturing experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communications, strong listening skills, strong coaching/teaching skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly and curious to dig into challenges to identify and correct root cause.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, team management, and human relations skills
  • Strong ability to interact with operators and mechanics as well as other departments in the plant and at corporate.
  • Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
  • Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills
  • Have ability to multi-task, prioritize your work and make data driven decisions
  • Ability to read and develop equipment and process flow diagrams
  • Ability to work well with computer Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Have a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years in relevant food manufacturing with Engineering experience
  • Experience working in dairy manufacturing.
  • Experience with food packaging materials
  • Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Not Specified
Digital Marketing Manager
✦ New
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
San Fernando, CA 1 day ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.


From your PASSION to ours

Karoun Dairies, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Digital Marketing Manager based in San Fernando, California.


About the Role

We are seeking a Consumer-Focused Digital Marketing Manager with a strong background in CPG marketing (preferably dairy) to lead our digital initiatives. This role combines creativity, analytics, and technology to deliver impactful campaigns that resonate with consumers and drive measurable results. You will manage social media, paid advertising, SEO/SEM, content creation, and AI-driven optimization across multiple platforms.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Pillars To Success:

  • A key contact for Digital marketing, working with the senior management to develop trade and digital strategies and releases, ensuring activity is within budgets and deployed appropriately to support key messages / campaigns.
  • Responsible for managing the delivery of all B2B Digital marketing communication, including email / social /website, ensuring tone of voice is representative of the Karoun and Portfolio brands whilst being agent appropriate and engaging.
  • Develops and executes B2B Digital marketing strategies to boost sales via retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
  • Acts as a liaison between Company brand marketing and sales to create persuasive digital marketing technical and strategical materials and deployments to fruition per the strategical plans and forecasts.
  • Manage trade promotions with digital technical resources, tools, and measures as an advocate of the goal and mission, the same for in-store presence.
  • Analyze performance metrics of digital marketing related deployments and offer strategic roadmaps with actionable planning.
  • Consumer-Centric Strategy: Develop and execute digital marketing strategies based on consumer insights and behavior.
  • Social Media & Paid Ads: Manage Meta Ads, Google Ads, and other paid campaigns. Implement targeting and retargeting, optimize pixels/tags, and ensure accurate tracking.
  • SEO & Keyword Analytics: Conduct keyword research, optimize content for SEO, and manage SEM campaigns to improve visibility and traffic.
  • Content Creation & Virality: Produce engaging content (posts, videos, blogs) designed to connect with consumers and encourage sharing. Identify influencers and manage collaborations.
  • AI-Driven Optimization: Use AI tools for predictive analytics, automated scheduling, keyword analysis, and campaign performance optimization.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Track KPIs such as views, reach, GRPs, CPM, and use tools like Google Analytics and heatmaps to improve user experience and conversions.
  • Retail & Marketplace Integration: Manage campaigns for Instacart, Walmart, and Amazon Fresh, including paid ads and performance adjustments.
  • Email Marketing & Automation: Build and manage email campaigns, leveraging automation for efficiency.
  • Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of emerging digital marketing and AI trends.
  • Accountable for ensuring all support material for use in B2B and B2C trade comms is created and distributed in a timely manner and on budget.
  • Work with the senior manager to develop multi-channel trade communication plans, using insightful analytics of performance and aligning with brand activity to deliver tailored comms suitable for the message being delivered.
  • Maintain an external perspective and awareness of trade marketing activity other organizations are carrying out within and outside of the industry. Using any insight gained to inform Karoun's trade and marketing related activities.
  • Take the lead on building relationships with Karoun and portfolio brands to share best practice and agent insight.
  • Represent as digital marketing lead in key partnership team (sales) events, ensuring the partnership team is aware of upcoming plans, activity and news from digital marketing. Similarly, will then also represent the voice of the marketing/sales team in related meetings.
  • Have ownership of ensuring the respective teams have a thorough and good understanding of digital brand activities and information. Regularly meet and work relevant business agents to better plan and deliver such related digital marketing campaigns that are optimized for the desired delivering of commercial, sales and brand objectives.
  • Proactively work with internal and external partners and business relation colleagues to create and deliver assets than can be used where possible.
  • Share best practice and learnings from and with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Advocates and supports Head of Marketing and Sales Management as and when needed.
  • Provide the sales team with support on proofing key digital marketing materials.
  • Ensure that the Marketing team and others are kept well informed of current projects and priorities. Strategic awareness and dual consideration to how we are communicating brand messages, commercial priorities and key agents process updates to the team and other dept. partners.

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Desired attributes:

  • Role model: Lactalis Leadership Model culture essentials in their leadership style: Have approachable style and a 'can do' attitude with a highly evolved 'customer service' approach.
  • Consumer-First Mindset: Understands consumer behavior and creates strategies that resonate.
  • Strategic Thinker: Designs and executes campaigns that deliver measurable results.
  • Creative Innovator: Creates content that drives engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Analytical Expert: Uses data and AI insights to optimize performance.
  • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with the latest tools and trends in digital marketing.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives.
  • Field-oriented mindset with hands-on experience in store-level execution.
  • Analytical and data-driven, with a focus on KPI tracking and actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
  • Proficient in budget planning and resource allocation.
  • Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Expert in internal and external relationship building and management
  • Organization, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize and manage diverse activities simultaneously.
  • Dynamic, problem-solver with an Innovative and creative mindset.
  • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Attention to detail and quality control.
  • Passionate about delivering optimal results
  • Always maintains effective working relationship despite any difficulties caused by conflicting roles or differing viewpoints.
  • Will resolve differences of opinion by seeking mutually acceptable solutions.
  • Contributes to a supportive team environment by providing support and back up to team members and sharing expertise with others.
  • Seeks feedback from other team members.
  • Is highly motivated and energetic and has "can do" attitude.
  • Is able to work in teams from across the organization, not just within their area of specialty
  • Willingness to continue developing and growing in the marketing field and responsibilities
  • Highly organized with experience managing multiple projects and priorities while managing workflow in a deadline-driven and service-focused environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including ability to maintain strong professional relationships with a diverse range of groups, and associates in different locations.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Be driven by the delivery of a proactive marketing team, taking ownership of issues and solving them.
  • Ability to explain things clearly. Comfortable with having conversations with stakeholders of various levels of seniority.
  • Be excellent at planning and prioritizing and have excellent organization and time-management skills
  • Enjoy working in a team, both immediate and cross-functional, and is a strong, proactive and reliable team member.

Education and Specific Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing relevant degree or similar level qualifications or equivalent related field/experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in digital marketing with expertise in social media, paid ads, SEO/SEM, and analytics.
  • CPG marketing experience required; dairy category experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO tools, and AI-powered marketing platforms.
  • Strong understanding of pixels/tags, heatmap analysis, and campaign KPIs.
  • Experience managing campaigns for retailers and marketplaces.
  • An understanding of marketing communications practices and techniques
  • Marketing communication experience across
  • managing various channels including advertising
  • Relationship management experience skills
  • Relevant legislative understanding
  • Proven experience presenting to a variety of key stakeholders
  • Exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills with particularly strong experience in communicating and influencing throughout all levels of a business
  • Proven commercial acumen
  • Stakeholder management
  • Keen ability to multi task with strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of IT packages including Excel, Word, Power Point
  • Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions, making and presenting recommendations as appropriate.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication.
  • Time management, prioritization and organization.

Skills/Abilities

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Must be self-motivated, organized and possess strong problem-solving skills.
  • A curious self-starter, able to work independently without excessive oversight
  • An effective multi-tasker that can set priorities and schedule work activities
  • Ability to effectively present information to management.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to present, converse and report professionally to Lactalis Leadership.
  • Teamwork, good communication skills to work closely across departments.
  • Should possess strong communication and organization skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-changing environment.
  • Highly motivated, dynamic, efficient, and fast learning.
  • Positive attitude, flexibility and a strong work ethic are critical to thriving in this position.
  • You have strong communication & interpersonal skills.
  • You have strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data.
  • You thrive in matrix environments and are adept at influencing and coordinating with different stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and creative skills.

Desirable:

  • Ability to use and familiarity with email, marketing, social media and website content management systems
  • Specialist marketing qualification
  • Ability to adapt PDF's
  • Good project management skills
  • Copywriting

Other

  • Eligibility to participate in Incentive Plan.
  • Schedule and additional requirements outlined below:

We promote work-life balance, but as Digital Marketing, there are occasions business needs may/can require weekends, evenings, additional hours availability and flexibility, such as but not limiting to, reporting to our or other locations, Food or trade shows, trainings, events, company engagement activities, etc.

Business travel, such as, requirement to travel for Lactalis and/or Karoun related purposes to, conferences, meetings internal and external, trainings, etc. (Overnight stays as needed) [Travel i.e., airplane, auto]

  • Job Type: Full-time

Physical Demands

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.


Office: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.? This is largely a sedentary role sitting at a computer for an extended period;? However, this would require the ability to move around within an office environment and bend or stand as necessary and to?move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.?Regularly communicates with others both verbally and in writing to convey information.?? Air travel required when active participation in meetings outside the office are deemed necessary.?


Work Environment

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this job.


Office: This job operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise and distractions in an open office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.? This job requires interaction with others on a regularly basis.


At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations

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Revenue Growth Manager
✦ New
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
Bedford, NH 1 day ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.


At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Revenue Growth Manager based in Bedford, NH.


The Revenue Growth Manager will apply analytics to better understand, predict, and shape the customer path-to-purchase. This will optimize everyday product pricing, as well as promotional frequency and depth at key customers, while driving profitable revenue growth. This role will lead the business unit in achieving the goal of optimizing trade and marginal contribution through the use of elasticity-based modeling tools: the PTA tool for the grocery and mass merchandising channels, and the elasticity tool for the natural channel. The Revenue Growth Manager will encourage stronger cross-functional collaboration, embrace dynamic scenario planning, and adopt more joint value approaches with retailers. This role reports to the Senior Director, Customer Strategy and Planning.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Lead the creation of overall market strategy, as well as customer specific everyday price and promotional strategy including the development of Average Margin Per Sale (AMPS) (merchandising and pricing) and net unit cost guidelines, as well as the overall management of Total LUSY and customer specific trade. Builds and shares practices with cross-functional teams including Customer Strategy and Planning, Field Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Commercial Finance.
  • Utilize elasticity-based modeling tools to identify optimal everyday pricing and promotional plans for our key brands, and pack groups for our top customers.
  • Utilize consumption and category insight data to help the Customer Strategy and Planning, and Sales Teams execute these plans with our customers.
  • Analyze external and internal promotional landscape on a monthly basis through monitoring retail promotion landscape across key accounts, promotional analysis across channels, and understanding key competitive pricing in order to inform and influence strategy.
  • Conduct top customer event-level Return On Investment (ROI) analysis and effectively communicate insights and recommended action plans to the Senior Director, Customer Strategy and Planning, Field Sales, and Customer Team leadership.
  • Consolidate and monitor compliance to everyday pricing promotional frequency and depth, trade spending, and net unit cost guidelines at account or budget holder level.
  • Lead the business unit in optimizing price pack architecture to balance the need for affordability with profit and category expansion (e.g., satisfy emerging needs and occasions with smaller packs).
  • Profitability assessment- optimization- and strategic assistance through lens of pricing and promotion on an ongoing basis.
  • Work with Customer Strategy and Planning to facilitate and manage monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) meetings with the Field Sales Teams.
  • Support the Sales Team and Customer Strategy and Planning in annual negotiations with top customers - providing recommendations that meet both customer and company needs.
  • Partner with Sales Team Customer Strategy and Planning and influence them in optimizing the promotional calendar to meet broader business strategy objectives.

WORK CONDITIONS

  • Travel may be required occasionally.
  • Extended hours may be necessary depending on the business needs
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
  • This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy. The current policy requires 3 days per week in-office, and 2 days per week WFH.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

  • Bachelor's degree required; preference for majors in Business, Finance, or Analytics.
  • 8+ years in CPG Revenue Growth Management, Trade Marketing or Field Sales Leadership experience is recommended.
  • 5+ years of experience in managing a team is required.
  • The following certifications are preferred for this role: Advanced Excel, Power Pt., and Power BI
  • Understanding of Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO) or other modeling tools, consumption/POS data, Trade Promotion Management systems (TPM), and forecasting tools are recommended.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of customers' needs, expectations and financial motivators to develop and deliver appropriate sales plans. Ability to develop breakthrough account plans and identify specific strategies to move from transactional supplier to strategic partner.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of competitive brands, products, manufacturers and ability to build defense / offensive strategies for the short, medium and long-term.
  • Ability to build the budget and to make regular forecasts in order to achieve the latter (volumes and/or profitability) and in case of gap, propose and implement corrective action plans and sales negotiation strategies.
  • The structuring and management of the organization and supporting services to create, develop and maximize customer opportunity according to category and channel objectives.
  • Ability to assess customer opportunities, analyzing competitor behavior and interpreting company/channel Strategy. Ability to generate and evaluate customer options while detailing the customer plan & bringing the customer into the Group.
  • Analyze data and situations, to identify and analyze causes/effects and select only appropriate information use to make effective decisions.
  • Ability to coordinate/manage/pilot a structured period of transition in order to achieve lasting change within an organization (change of models, methods, techniques, tools, organization, professional practices) minimizing resistance through involvement of key players and stakeholders.
  • Ability to make the organization want to achieve or exceed targets. It implies willingness to expend energy to achieve a goal or a reward.
  • Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately. It includes using tact and diplomacy in all communications as well as the ability to convey ideas and information (adjusting style, tone and level of details), both orally and in writing, in a way that all stakeholders/audience are engaged.


Requirements

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

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National Sales Manager, GPO's, Foodservice
✦ New
🏢 Lactalis USA
Salary not disclosed
Minnetonka, MN 1 day ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.


As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.


In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.


Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a National Sales Manager, GPO's, based remotely.


The National Sales Manager for the Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO's), is responsible for strategic account management, partnership development, and revenue growth across key GPO's, including: Vizient, Premier, HPSI, Avendra, and others, with a focus on their primary end-user segments: Healthcare (Hospitals, Senior Living) and Lodging/Hospitality. This Leader develops value-added solutions for GPO administration and ensures our products are positioned competitively to meet the unique quality, regulatory, and service needs of these highly specialized channels. This Leader executes the national strategy, manages the day-to-day relationship at the headquarters level, and drives field-level engagement to ensure program activation and adherence.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:


Account Ownership: Serve as the primary, day-to-day headquarters contact for key decision-makers across the Healthcare & Lodging GPO space and manage the customer relationships at their headquarters. Develop and implement national strategies to increase sales, drive new product adoption, category penetration, and achieve maximum contract compliance.


Contract Management: Negotiate and manage annual operating plans, national contracts, and promotional calendars, ensuring maximum recovery of trade spend and compliance targets.


Field Execution: Work closely with the Broker team to ensure the national programs are accurately executed at the local site level and that all operational issues (\"last mile\" issues) are resolved promptly.


Channels Expertise: Develop and execute tailored sales strategies for the Healthcare and Lodging segments, considering specific challenges like food safety standards, specialized logistics, and patient/guest satisfaction metrics.


Collaboration/Internal Influence: Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align internal resources to meet the complex needs and timelines of these customers.


From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field. Culinary background a plus!
  • Minimum of 8+ years of B2B or Foodservice Sales Experience.
  • Commercial Acumen: Proven Ability to manage a trade budget and possess a strong understanding or Foodservice procurement mechanics.
  • Excellent communication, presentation skills, storytelling-strong influencing skills both internally and externally.

Behavioral / Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Agility: Possesses a future-oriented perspective; anticipates complex market shifts in the Non-Commercial space and develops agile, long-term strategies to capitalize on new opportunities and mitigate threats.
  • Drives Results: Exhibits a strong sense of urgency and ownership; relentlessly focused on achieving and exceeding P&L and sales targets through rigorous execution and accountability.
  • Cultivate Innovation: Challenges the status quo; drives creative ideas and develops unique value propositions to win business and grow market share in mature accounts.
  • Influencing & Negotiation: Inspires trust and followership both internally and externally; possesses superior leadership-level communication and negotiation skills to secure profitable agreements and align diverse stakeholder interests.
  • Customer Centricity: Builds and sustains deep, collaborative relationships with customers at all levels, acting as a credible partner and industry expert.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations

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