Engineering Structures Jobs in Brattleboro, VT

Description

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 Production Supervisor based in Brattleboro, VT.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for maximizing productivity and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by managing and directing filler and packaging employees on assigned shifts. Key duties include planning and overseeing daily tasks, resolving operational roadblocks and employee concerns, and strictly enforcing all safety and quality protocols, OSHA regulations, and company policies. This position drives operational excellence by adhering to Continuous Improvement (CI) processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS), requiring collaboration with other departments. The role reports to the Production Manager, Filling & Packing.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 2pm to 10pm

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues.
• Implement and enforce all safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety initiatives.
• Meet production schedules, assure target yields and efficiencies are met, and evaluate/adjust work procedures to maximize productivity.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and recommend improvements to production methods and product quality.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations, resources, and department activities.
• Partner with the site leadership to achieve overarching goals for quality, productivity, efficiency, cost, customer service, and employee engagement.
• Oversee the daily activities and scheduling of assigned employees, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, and disciplinary action.
• Establish, instruct, and enforce proper procedures related to production efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and state/federal guidelines.
• Fulfill managerial responsibilities, including planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating tasks across the team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Fill Pack and Material Handling employees, up to 20 employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project's needs
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodation 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:

• High school's diploma is required. An associate's degree is preferred.
• Majors in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related fields are preferred.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
• Manage people in daily work by identifying potential and recruiting the best profiles, setting concrete and ambitious goals, delegating missions, motivating and developing a cohesive team in a changing environment.
• Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively with others by considering their points of view 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.
• Ability to manage the team's resources, achieve production targets, and meet needs.
• Ability to implement Good Manufacturing Practices by clearly defining written Work Instructions, Best Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures, that are in compliance with Health regulations and ensure effective Manufacturing techniques, Product Safety, and Product Quality.
• Ability to make the organization want to do or achieve a target. It implies a willingness to expend energy to achieve a goal or a reward.
• Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively to ensure accomplishment of a specific objective with method and rigor.
• Provide a holistic and systematic perspective on strategic issues and leverage them to articulate and give a clear vision of the future.

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.

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, Président® 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 Processing Supervisor based in Brattleboro, VT.

The Processing Supervisor will be responsible for maximizing productivity and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by managing and directing processing employees on assigned shifts. Key duties will include planning and overseeing daily tasks, resolving operational roadblocks and employee concerns, and strictly enforcing all safety and quality protocols, OSHA regulations, and company policies. This position will drive operational excellence by adhering to Continuous Improvement (CI) processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS), requiring collaboration with other departments. The role will report to the Processing Manager.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues.
• Implement and enforce all safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety initiatives.
• Maintain all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace and government-mandated standards (FDA, FSSC22000, OSHA, etc.).
• Coordinate production run times, manage raw material flow (milk and by-products), and schedule weekly work to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime in the filler areas.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Planning, and across all shifts (including weekends) to meet production goals and coordinate schedule progress and changes.
• Monitor milk supply and orders and coordinate raw material inventory across all shifts and departments.
• Manage all sanitation programs, ensure compliance within the facility, and oversee the execution of periodic cleaning for all production equipment.
• Monitor the flow and discharge of wastewater and ensure that all preventative maintenance (PMs) for processing machinery are completed on schedule.
• Execute quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products.
• Review and approval of time records of all staff assigned (if applicable). Will be required to explain variances in hours worked, productivity and any other function responsible for.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Processing employees on their assigned shift in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project's needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• A High School Diploma is required. An Associate’s Degree is preferred.
• Majors in Business, Food Science, Engineering, or related fields are preferred.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
• Ability to manage people in daily work by identifying potential, recruiting, setting concrete and ambitious goals, delegating missions, and motivating and developing a cohesive team in a changing environment.
• Capability to clearly transmit and receive information and communicate effectively with others by considering their points of view. Includes using tact and diplomacy and the ability to convey ideas (adjusting style, tone, and level of details), both orally and in writing, to engage all stakeholders.
• Manage team resources, achieve production targets, and meet operational needs.
• Ability to implement Good Manufacturing Practices by defining written Work Instructions, Best Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with Health regulations to ensure effective Manufacturing techniques, Product Safety, and Product Quality.
• Ability to inspire the organization or team to achieve a target and expend energy toward a goal or reward.
• Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively and rigorously to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
• Ability to provide a holistic and systematic perspective on strategic issues, leveraging them to articulate and give a clear vision of the future.
• Ability to meet all production requirements regarding ordering of material, raw ingredients, and packaging, taking into account minimum stock levels, lead times, and budget. Ability to report on material levels and usage and analyze daily cycle counts to control the manufacturing process and minimize waste.
• Knowledge of milk components, their interaction, and evolution during processes. Capacity to link dairy characteristics (chemistry, % fat, pH, etc.) with packaging constraints (stress cracking, migration, etc.).

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.

Description:

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.

MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include:

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• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
  
• Managing household routines and student schedules
  
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
  
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
  
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
  
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
  

Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.

Benefits include:

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• Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
  
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
  
• Relocation assistance and paid training provided
  

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  Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
  

Qualifications include:

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• Experience working or volunteering with youth
  
• This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
  
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older
  
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
  
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
  
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
  
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
  
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
  
• High school diploma or GED required
  
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
  
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  Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
  
  

This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit

We’re seeking dependable individuals who want to build a side income alongside their full-time work. This role offers flexible tasks you can perform outside your regular job hours. You’ll be given structured guidance and tools to identify side hustles that complement your main job, without conflict or burnout.

Responsibilities:

• Work through curated side-hustle ideas and evaluate which suit your skills and schedule

• Test and implement methods to generate extra income (e.g. remote tasks, micro-projects)

• Track your time and earnings; maintain simple reports

• Adjust your workflow and focus on the side hustles that deliver the best return

Requirements:

• Must have a full-time job already (or other main commitment)

• Reliable internet access and a device (laptop, tablet or smartphone)

• Basic organization skills and ability to work independently

• Willingness to learn and experiment

Preferred Qualities:

• Self-motivated

• Good at managing time

• Comfortable trying new things

• Able to commit a few hours each week

Benefits:

• Work on your own schedule (evenings/weekends)

• Low risk; minimal overhead

• Opportunity to scale income over time

• Support and guidance provided

We’re looking for people interested in a part-time remote opportunity to supplement their main income. This position is ideal for professionals, freelancers, and anyone who wants to improve their financial situation with flexible, manageable work.

You’ll receive access to structured resources explaining simple, effective ways to earn extra income using your existing skills and free time.

Responsibilities:

• Review step-by-step guides and apply them independently

• Choose methods that fit your experience and lifestyle

• Monitor and report your own results to measure progress

• Maintain consistency and reliability

Requirements:

• Reliable internet connection and basic computer literacy

• Strong self-motivation and time management

• Comfortable working independently

• Willingness to learn new approaches

Benefits:

• Remote and flexible schedule

• No selling or cold calling

• Practical ways to build a stable side income

• Opportunity for long-term financial growth