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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, a part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sanitation Supervisor based in Merrill, WI.

This 2nd shift position will support and oversee the work of the Sanitation Team by actively participating on the floor. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Supervisor will ensure the department is running smoothly and in a safe, productive manner; will plan and oversee daily cleaning of equipment, facility areas, and production lines while managing 2nd shift activities. Requires proficiency in all Sanitation programs and duties to ensure procedures required for cleaning and sanitizing meet OSHA, Quality and Food Safety requirements.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Oversee the nightly work of the plant's sanitation team, including assigning tasks and providing guidance as needed on proper cleaning procedures while maintaining safety protocols and use of equipment and chemicals.

* Implement/adhere to SSOPs, track all sanitation activities; provide training as needed to new hires and team; validate and verify knowledge by maintaining Job Task Checklists for current and new employees.

* Responsible for maintaining the Master Sanitation Schedule and compliance with the requirements of GMPSs, HACCP, Allergan and Food Safety Programs.

* Conduct regular scheduled inspections, internal audits, and testing to verify the effectiveness of sanitation procedures; maintains accurate records of procedures and inspections.

* Ensures proper use, storage, dilution and handling of cleaning chemicals.

* Work with other departments in a collaborative manner to ensure a clean and safe work environment; will work closely with Production and Quality to investigate and address sanitation issues such as preoperational set-up failures and cleanliness issues, applying corrective actions that will improve timely and efficient production start-up.

* Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure efficient cleaning, set up, and operation.

* Develop sanitation procedures and/or update as needed on new or existing equipment

* Participate in weekly manufacturing Team Lead and Management Team meetings.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School diploma or equivalent required.

* Minimum of five years' manufacturing experience, preferably in a food environment.

* Minimum of two years' supervisory experience, with a strong attention to detail to ensure the effective operation and cleanliness of equipment and facility.

* Experience in food production, packaging, and sanitation is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

* OSHA, Food Safety, FDA, and USDA.

* Knowledge of ISO and certifications within the food industry.

* Proficient use of a computer and systems (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Skills / Abilities

* Effective and Proficient communicator, written and verbal.

* Proven experience in production leadership within the food or dairy industry; experience in sanitation and work procedures ideal.

* Good problem solving and analysis skills.

* Ability to manage time efficiently and organizational skills.

* Effectively manage a team to ensure efficient use of time while meeting all sanitation and cleanliness requirements. e

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

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 Package Operator II - Fresh Mozzarella based in Nampa, ID.

As Packaging Operator II, you will be responsible for the overall operational flow of the machines and equipment to assigned area daily. You will assure product quality and identification are correct and meets Lactalis Standards while following all Food Safety Management system guidelines.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Load and operate machines at a set speed with minimal process interruption.

• Work with all other team members of the line to achieve high volume process flow.
• Perform product changes and prepare machine setup using correct measurements for specific packages.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned and keep work area clean/organized.
• Take immediate corrective action for any product that does not meet quality or product specifications.
• Contribute to continual process improvement and increased performance.
• Participate in internal/external audits and maintain ISO22000/ISO9001/HACCP compliance.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• OP II will be required to Operate line or provide breaks for all other operators.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience

• Previous employment in a food industry or food manufacturing preferred.
• Previous Experience Operating a machine, in a food manufacturing company preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• Basic math skills and the ability to calculate averages.

Skills / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple competing priorities at the same time.
• Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following attributes/skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 65 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching) and must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.

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 Cutter based in Nampa, ID.

The Cutter is responsible for placing blocks of cheese into an automatic cutter machine. Maintains high quality and cleanliness to ensure the cheeses are not compromised or contaminated at any time during the process. Observes cutting machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of product to plant standards while assuming responsibility for the operational flow of the line.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Lifts and places blocks of cheese on table lift to be cut.

* Removes any cheese that does not meet product specifications and places in rework bin.

* Observes and maintains cutter operation for even flow of product.

* Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.

* Maintain open line of communication with all the line workers and supervisor.

* Perform sanitation duties as assigned.

* Report Problems and/or concerns to the on-duty supervisor

* Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned.

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

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

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Experience

* No experience required, experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and

customer service preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

* No specialized knowledge required.

Skills / Abilities

* Oral and written communication skills.

* English language skills.

* Customer Service Skills.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

* Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.

* Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

* Regularly lifts and places blocks of cheese on a table.

. Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver cheese blocks weighing 20-60 lbs. on a repetitive basis throughout the shift.
. Prolonged standing during shifts while monitoring and operating the cutter machine.

. Walking along the production line to maintain process flow and communicate with team members

. Frequent use of hands and arms to position cheese blocks, remove defective pieces, and operate controls.

. bending, reaching, and twisting when handling cheese or cleaning equipment.

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

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 Belmont, Wisconsin.

Candidate must have strong attention to detail and accuracy, strong communication skills, written and verbal, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus), able to carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching) and must be able to work a flexible schedule (weekends are required). Should be able to follow quality assurance policies and procedures.

From your EXPERTISE to ours.

1. Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table

2. Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner

3. Report out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate

4. Record test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook

5. Checks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately

6. Work closely with the production and laboratory staff

7. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment

8. Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed

9. Aware of and practice Plant's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP)

10. Obtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment

11. Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes

12. Performs other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor

13. Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required

14. Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

* High School Diploma/GED required

* Associates degree in Dairy Science or Laboratory Science Preferred - current students are eligible to apply

* Dairy Science, Laboratory or other related experience preferred

* Attention to detail and accuracy in work required

* Personal qualities of tack and dependability and ability to work well with others required

* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

* Knowledge of computer software required

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

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 Innovation Marketing Intern based in New York City. As an Innovation Marketing Intern, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to execution of the President marketing plan. The role includes developing new packaging, new product launches, strategic execution of marketing plan, communication, data analysis of the market and competition, coordination of omnichannel campaigns. Additionally, the Innovation Marketing Intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams internally (R&D, QA, Legal, Plant etc.) and external agencies to align duties with the company's goals and values.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Develop new packaging and coordinate the end-to-end execution of new product launches.

* Analyze complex market datasets and competitive trends using Excel to identify actionable business insights

* Assist the implementation and execution of President marketing plan and consumer promotions

* Create professional, high impact sales & marketing materials and presentations that balance visual appeal with clear data visualization

* Coordinate and implement digital marketing and shopper marketing programs to drive brand awareness and trial

* Report on sales performance and marketing ROI and campaign effectiveness by synthesizing analytical findings into actionable insights

* Market research and data mining projects to uncover insights and opportunities within the category

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree is preferred.

* Majors in Business, Marketing or Data Analytics are preferred.

Experience

* Some practical experience through prior internships or professional experiences.

* Experience with IRI is a +.

* Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva is a +

Competencies

* Strong analytical skills: Need to be proficient in analyzing complex data sets using Excel, and utilizing a data-driven mindset combined with a creative approach to problem-solving

* Concern for accuracy - must be very detail-oriented.

* Passionate about brand marketing and eager to learn and grow

* Open-minded, capacity to understand/analyze/react.

* Strong communication & organizational skills, teamwork ability: must be able to multi-task and coordinate activities between several departments.

* Proactivity: proactive in tasks and meeting deadlines.

* Significant knowledge of current software systems including Outlook, Word, Excel.

* Interest in foreign cultures, capacity to adapt to US/French business cultures.

* Interest in food as part of a lifestyle; cheese amateur. Regular tastings.

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

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:

Summary: Responsible for daily Production & Packaging Maintenance functions in support of the Plant including coordination and activities of all mechanics. This includes, but is not limited to, production/packaging areas and related equipment, warehouse areas, office areas, and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Familiar with the manufacturing operation, equipment and support systems of the company and will set up

systems to respond to maintenance concerns regarding them.

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

3. Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.

4. Responsible for setting up and managing systems for preventative maintenance for the manufacturing

operation.

5. Recruits and develops staff to provide the necessary skills to support the maintenance responsibilities for

the plant.

6. Continues to access skill levels and recommends developmental activities as appropriate.

7. Assesses systems for re-engineering or troubleshooting at both hands-on levels and engineering levels.

8. Participates actively as a member of plant management team. Provides necessary support for the other plant functions/activities as determined by the Assistant Maintenance Manager.

9. Continually evaluates the capabilities of the packaging & production Maintenance department relating to equipment, tools and other items necessary to provide a satisfactory level of service to the plant.

10. Recommend upgrades as appropriate.

11. Exercises project management responsibilities including coordination of contractor activities, communication to/among participants, budgeting and reporting if project has been delegated to them.

12. Continually analyzes spending with the Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer. Ensure proper documentation is provided for justification.

13. Promotes employee relations within the department.

14. Proactively communicates and responds to employee questions and concerns.

15. Develop a variety of systems and methods to measure effectiveness of effort.

16. Continuously seeks new ways of improving performance and controlling costs.

17. Reports problems and/or concerns to the Assistant Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, and/or Plant Engineer.

18. Plans and schedules manpower consistent with production requirements. Continuously evaluates manpower to attempt to reduce labor costs.

Requirements

Qualifications:

* Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.

* Dairy or other food related experience preferred.

* Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.

* Personal qualities of tact, dependability, and ability to work well with others required.

* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

* Knowledge of computer software.

* Ability to administrate Maintenance Department projects and run projects effectively with attention to budget and scope as assigned by Maintenance Management.

* Ability to assist Maintenance Manager/Assistant Manager in adherence to department budget issues.

Education and/or Experience:

* High School Diploma/GED required.

* Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline 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.

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 Brine Operator I based in Nampa, ID. The Operator I - Brine will operate the Brine equipment used to control the temperature, dimensions, and consistency of the cheese. This includes operation of conveyor speeds and chiller temperatures in addition to the salt content of the Brine tank.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Safe operation of the Brine dip, and ultrafiltration (UF) system.

* Start up, shut down, clean in place, and troubleshoot equipment when appropriate.

* Load blocks of cheese into large racks.

* Perform core temperature sampling.

* Operate HMI and maintain all records/documents per policy.

* Take immediate corrective action for any product that does not meet quality or product specifications.

* Contribute to continual process improvement and increased performance.

* Participate in internal/external audits and maintain ISO22000/ISO9001/HACCP compliance.

* Attending department meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

* Previous experience working in manufacturing or food industry preferred.

Skills / Abilities

* Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions.

* Must be able to identify variables within the manufacturing process and make any necessary adjustments.

* Basic Math Skills required (must be able to calculate averages.)

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.

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 an Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning based in Bedford, NH.

The Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning will contribute to the strategic development, storytelling, commercialization and execution of retail initiatives across retail channels. This role will be the go-to headquarter partner for the Field Sales team - collaborating throughout the selling process to deliver the strongest, insight-driven narratives while working internally with Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Trade Planning and Finance to ensure optimal execution of priorities. This role will specifically be responsible for the commercialization of Stonyfield Kids & Baby Products, sales strategy and performance analytics. The Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning reports to the Senior Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Strategic Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the development of the Stonyfield Sales Strategy, utilizing point of sale data, shopper insights and trends. Partner with the Field Sales team to tailor strategy across customers - prioritizing innovation based on assortment gaps, regional trends, and internal capabilities.
• Manage Innovation Plan, working collaboratively with Marketing to ensure the right innovation is developed and shepherded through the commercialization process. Ensure critical sales deadlines are met without sacrificing the quality of the proposition.
• Utilize category management skills to develop fact-based sales presentations employing brand research to include customer and consumer syndicated data such as AC Nielson, IRI, Spins. Incorporate this information into on-going planning and decision making for focus brand(s).
• Collaborate with internal functions and customer teams to create innovative brand solutions to accelerate brand growth that address critical plan risks. Represent the voice of sales to the headquarter teams - ensure clear communication to the field sales team of changes in the plans and implications.
• Provide data-driven insights of brand(s) business trends, marketing strategies, competitive landscape, and regional/channel risks and opportunities; help develop the strategy that ties brand, category and customer plans together.

General Management & Executional Excellence

• Partner with Demand Planning and Brand Marketing to contribute to the forecasting process for Stonyfield. Coordinate the brand Risks & Opportunities, develop communication and action plan. Partner with the customer strategy team to ensure that accepted item volumes, reset timings, and promotions are all accurately reflected in monthly demand plan.
• Enable connectivity between field sales team and brand team, ensuring appropriate focus on priorities, adherence to brand guidelines and Topline partnership from concept to launch.
• Partner with Finance and Brand Marketing to develop project P&Ls; lead development and communication of recommendations based on financial analysis, project rationale and operational feasibility.

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 work from home.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (8 years) is required; an MBA is preferred.
• 5+ years of CPG Sales or Brand Marketing required.
• Category Strategy, Sales Strategy & Planning and/or Trade Marketing experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Proven experience with syndicated data and decision data/tools such as IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, Numerator, Scintilla, HH Panel, SPINs, Symphony, Numerator.
• General knowledge of the Commercialization process.
• Proven ability to lead and drive complex initiatives successfully by collaborating across various divisions and departments.
• A highly collaborative and open-minded approach, prioritizing team success and collective goals over individual recognition.
• Capacity to rigorously analyze data and complex situations to determine root causes, assess impacts, and select the most appropriate information for effective decision-making. Must be skilled at translating complex data into clear, compelling presentations (e.g., PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop and clearly articulate long-term strategies while consistently delivering on short-term results and business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly transmit and receive information, effectively listen to and consider various viewpoints, and communicate persuasively across all organizational levels and departments.
• Strong foundational understanding of the business, enabling effective navigation and successful management of various business scenarios.
• Skilled in structuring complex problems, developing detailed and effective solutions, and maintaining strong attention to detail throughout the process.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, concurrently manage multiple projects under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and proactively identify potential issues to prevent roadblocks. Requires a positive and proactive \"can-do\" attitude.
• Expertise in analyzing sales data, formulating meaningful business insights, and leveraging that data to build actionable recommendations that drive business growth opportunities.

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

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 QC Checker based in Nampa, ID.The QC Checker provides support to plant operations in maintaining operational quality standards. Responsible for the manufacturing of safe, quality food observing all Good Manufacturing Practices and reporting off-standard or abnormal conditions.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Will perform required quality checks for string, fresh mozzarella, shred, sticks, and mozzarella departments. To include such checks as metal detector checks, leaker checks, weight checks, analytical checks, and various other checks to verify product conforms to the product specification.

* When a quality check result does not confirm to requirements, performs necessary rechecks to confirm non-conformance.

* Assist with initiating the hold procedure to control non-conforming product at time of packaging.

* Pull samples from the line per sampling plan for each area to submit for microbiology, chemistry, sensory, shelf life, and/or pathogen analysis.

* Complete screen sort checks as defined in sorting procedure and properly tag product needing additional action to bring to conformance. To notify QA Clerk/supervisor/manager of major defects or patterns of defects in a timely manner.

* Document all quality checks accurately and in a timely manner including explanation of corrective action taken for any non-conforming quality checks.

* Perform additional tasks such as pulling air samples, hand swabs, and maintenance of our shelf-life library.

* Assist with audits, sensory analysis,

* Requirements

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School Diploma preferred, Associates Degree a plus.

Experience

* Experience in food manufacturing and USDA preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

* Ability to analyze, read/draft reports, manuals, and procedures.

Skills / Abilities

* Data entry, and strong problem solving.

* Policy enforcement.

* Basic Math skills (ability to calculate averages).

* Effective communication skills both written and verbal.

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.

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 Customer Service Representative based in Buffalo, NY.

As a Customer Service Representative, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to planning, organizing, coordinating and executing activities related to Order Processing and Order Management for assigned Lactalis American Group Customers. This involves working with Customers and Brokers, Commercial, Product Managers, Central and Production Planners, Distribution/Logistics, Finance, government regulating agencies, as well as other internal departments and outside services.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop a strong base of knowledge regarding products, services and capabilities to be used on a day-to-day basis in managing Customer orders in line with vendor order management as outlined by each individual customer requirement.
• Process and maintain both domestic and export orders to ensure compliance to overall Company regulations as well as various country specific requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional company personnel to help ensure that the company provides a superior level of customer service, and solve any problems in a timely manner.
• Support Customers, Brokers and other cross-functional departments by serving as an internal point of contact to provide requested information; facilitate the coordination between Quality Assurance, Marketing, Logistics, Central Planning, Purchasing, Pricing Administration, and other departments as required.
• Monitor order pricing and adhere to weekly and/or contracted Customer pricing.
• Customer knowledge expert using/generating/distributing reports, using business intelligence software, customer relationship management software and effective verbal and electronic communications.
• Report issues of critical concern that may affect Customer Service to the Supervisor, Manager and/or Director.
• Act as a backup to other Customer Service staff to cover vacations, personal time, etc.
• Assist Sales with market research studies and new item creations (Manila Process).
• Provide support on other projects as needed and accomplish tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience

• 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word).

Certifications and specific knowledge

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills (experience using a 10-key).

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.

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 Sr National Sales Manager, Compass/Foodbuy, Foodservice based in Charlotte, NC.

The Sr. National Sales Manager for Compass/Foodbuy National Accounts is the strategic and commercial lead for our largest Food Management Company (FMC) and its primary Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) - Compass/Foodbuy. This role is accountable for maximizing compliance, negotiating profitable volume growth, and growing market share within the entire Compass Group ecosystem, including its Foodbuy GPO membership and related sectors (e.g., Hospitality, Leisure, Higher Education). 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 within Foodbuy/Compass and manage the customer relationship locally. Develop and implement national and channel strategies to increase sales, drive new product adoption, category penetration, and program upgrades across their operating units.

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.

Category Management: Leverage Compass/Foodbuy-specific data and internal analytics to identify white space opportunities, category gaps, and opportunities for assortment expansion, and present data-driven business cases to the customer.

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

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!
• Experience: 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

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 Marketing Intern based in New York City.

As a Marketing Intern, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to execution of the President marketing plan. The role includes developing new packaging, new product launches, strategic execution of marketing plan, communication, data analysis of the market and competition, coordination of omnichannel campaigns. Additionally, the Marketing Intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams internally (R&D, QA, Legal, Plant etc.) and external agencies to align duties with the company's goals and values.

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Develop new packaging and coordinate the end-to-end execution of new product launches.

* Analyze complex market datasets and competitive trends using Excel to identify actionable business insights

* Assist the implementation and execution of President marketing plan and consumer promotions

* Create professional, high impact sales & marketing materials and presentations that balance visual appeal with clear data visualization

* Coordinate and implement digital marketing and shopper marketing programs to drive brand awareness and trial

* Report on sales performance and marketing ROI and campaign effectiveness by synthesizing analytical findings into actionable insights

* Market research and data mining projects to uncover insights and opportunities within the category

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree is preferred.

* Majors in Business, Marketing or Data Analytics are preferred.

Experience

* Some practical experience through prior internships or professional experiences.

* Experience with IRI a +.

* Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva a +

Competencies

* Strong analytical skills: Need to be proficient in analyzing complex data sets using Excel, and utilizing a data-driven mindset combined with a creative approach to problem-solving

* Concern for accuracy - must be very detail-oriented.

* Passionate about brand marketing and eager to learn and grow

* Open-minded, capacity to understand/analyze/react.

* Strong communication & organizational skills, teamwork ability: must be able to multi-task and coordinate activities between several departments.

* Proactivity: proactive in tasks and meeting deadlines.

* Significant knowledge of current software systems including Outlook, Word, Excel.

* Interest in foreign cultures, capacity to adapt to US/French business cultures.

* Interest in food as part of a lifestyle; cheese amateur. Regular tastings.

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

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

Education and/or Experience:

*\tHigh School Diploma/GED.

*\tFork truck 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.

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 Graduate Sustainability Intern based in Bedford, NH.

Why Join the Lactalis Internship Program?

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside passionate teams dedicated to your success.

In this program, you will:

• Explore different areas of our business.
• Build your resume and expand your professional network.
• Learn directly from industry professionals.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter.
• Help shape the future of our beloved brands.
• Enjoy free yogurt (of course!).

This is your opportunity to develop valuable skills, make a real impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

The Role: Make an Impact

The Graduate Sustainability Intern will help implement Lactalis US Yogurt's (LUSY) sustainable agriculture strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with science-based targets. This role will focus on measuring farm-level carbon footprints and supporting the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices that increase soil carbon sequestration and reduce emissions from enteric fermentation, manure management, feed production, and energy use. This will include collecting and analyzing data, engaging with farmers, and contributing to outreach and research efforts. This role will also offer valuable experience in sustainable agriculture and data management across LUSY and Stonyfield Organic's diverse milk supply. The Graduate Sustainability Intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Corporate Social Responsibility, Purchasing, Marketing and others to implement sustainability initiatives and will report to the Senior Manager, Sustainable Agriculture.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Create summary & individualized result farm carbon footprinting reports for farmer facing audience.
• Support Stonyfield direct supply farms with adoption of climate smart agricultural practices across one or more strategic areas of action. This could also include conducting soil sampling to help expand the baseline data on soil carbon levels for Stonyfield direct supply farms.
• Lead projects on nature, water or workforce development, for the full Lactalis US Yogurt milk supply. This includes organic, conventional, and non-GMO milk sourced for Brown Cow, Siggi's, Green Mountain.
• Conduct literature reviews and outreach to researchers on relevant topics including efficacy of biochar, agroforestry, and feed additives to reduce enteric fermentation as pathways for reducing organic dairy farm GHG emissions.
• Assist the Lactalis US Yogurt sourcing and sustainability teams with other projects related to organic transition planning for prospective Stonyfield direct supply farms, organic training, and sustainability in other agricultural ingredient supply chains.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required up to 25% monthly. Travel will be within the Northeast region, either using your own vehicle or a rental.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, and / or allowance(s) will be provided.
• 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:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with a required major in agriculture, sustainability, or a related field.
• Interest or experience in responsible sourcing programs that focus on the environmental and social impacts of agricultural supply chains.
• Interest or experience in researching agricultural greenhouse gas emissions mitigation strategies.
• Experience with farm-level data collection and database management; enthusiasm for using technology to enhance agricultural sustainability and build knowledge networks.
• Farming experience or experience working directly with farmers is a plus.
• Analyze data and situations rigorously to identify causes/effects, select appropriate information, and make effective decisions.
• Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) by transmitting and receiving information clearly, considering the audience's point of view, using tact and diplomacy, and adjusting style, tone, and level of detail to engage all stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, use, understand, and manage emotions in positive ways, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict (Emotional Intelligence).
• Intellectual curiosity; receptive to new ideas or opinions, and open to learning from the business environment.
• Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively to ensure accomplishment of specific objectives with method and rigor (Planning & Organizing).
• Ability to audit strategies in terms of energy and environment, and analyze, develop, and present the associated results and action plans.
• Knowledge of the agricultural environment (political and economic aspects).

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

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 Operator II based in Nampa, ID.

Requirements

The Operator II - Whey position will be responsible for the operational flow of equipment on the line listed as follows: Permeate Packaging, WPC Dryer, Line/Line CIP, Membrane, Permeate Evaporator, or Permeate Dryer.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Ensure the machine they are operating is running smoothly and effectively.

* Operator will be able to successfully perform start-up, shutdown and operate machinery for a full 12 hours per day.

* Troubleshoot and resolve operational/mechanical problems on a timely basis to ensure an efficient, smooth flow of product.

* Ensure the product meets quality standards, and the product identification is correct.

* Perform documentation to guarantee the quality, safety, and productivity of the process.

* Complete required paperwork ensuring non-compliance is documented and the required changes are made.

* Maintain a clean and organized work area and report any problems or concerns to shift supervisor.

* Ensure product standards meet company requirements and follow the Food Safety Management System guidelines.

* Attending department meetings and trainings as needed.

* Responsibilities may vary by department, and other duties may be assigned as needed.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.

Experience

* Previous employment in the food industry preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

* Knowledge of the cheese making or whey process a plus.

Skills / Abilities

* Ability to climb stairs and ladders continuously.

* Ability to lift 55 LB. unassisted repeatedly.

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

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 Machine Operator based in Londonderry, NH.

The Machine Operator will be responsible for all operational activities related to safety, product safety, line efficiency, performance and ingredient usage of the assigned production line.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for personal and personnel safety for the assign production line and make recommendations for improvements to supervision.
• Responsible for the product quality of the assigned line, to include ensuring that all components used in the process match our Stonyfield standard (correct white mass, fruit dosing flavor injection, cups, lids, cup code, box code)
• Responsible for monitoring the weight control, line checks, changeovers, start up, shutdown and other process at the line.
• Responsible to ensure Stonyfield products are aligned with specification, making adjustments when needed and reporting any deviations to maintenance and supervision.
• Responsible for ensuring the housekeeping, General Manufacturing Practice compliance, and respect for the zoning for the assigned production line.
• Responsible to ensure all containers used in the production process have proper labels to be in compliance
• Responsible for the Clean in Place (CIP) of the assigned production line, ensuring high level of sanitation is performed and working to stay within CIP expected timeframe allotted for the assigned line.
• Responsible to ensure operator control sheets have accurate information related to the fruit and flavor consumption for each SKU run.
• Being able to deal with changes in the work environment, being an active contributor to positive changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• 1-2 Years experience in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a 12 hour schedule.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a noisy area.
• Computer literacy required.
• English proficiency (reading , writing skills)
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!

We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours

6:30a - 6:30p

• Week 1: Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
• Week 2: Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On

*For current employees referring an applicant, this is a HOT job*

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.

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 Sr. Process Project Manager based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. As a Senior Process Project Manager, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to leading and executing strategic capital investment and process improvement projects that enhance the design, performance, and reliability of our yogurt manufacturing operations. The role includes overseeing projects from concept through full implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, plant operational needs, and product quality expectations. Responsibilities include driving process design, managing cross-functional project teams, supporting production and quality operations, and ensuring successful commissioning of new or upgraded yogurt processing systems. Additionally, the Senior Yogurt Process Project Manager will collaborate with other Lactalis USA Corporate team members, the Lactalis Group Corporate Engineering & Equipment Department, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Plant Engineering and Operations teams to align duties with the company's goals and values.

• Define project objectives, deliverables, and performance criteria to support strategic business goals within yogurt manufacturing and processing.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to evaluate technical constraints, operational impacts, and cost-benefit considerations.
• Partner with Key Stakeholders at Corporate and Plant level - including Production, Quality, Planning, R&D, Finance, Safety, Maintenance, and Engineering - to obtain buy-ins and to ensure that project designs meet business, operational, and regulatory expectations.
• Develop complete project packages including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment layouts, scopes of work, cost estimates, timelines, ROI, and risk assessments required for capital project justification and submittal.
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers, engineering firms, and equipment vendors aligned with corporate standards and yogurt processing technology requirements.
• Lead vendor negotiations to secure competitive quotations for capital assets, installation services, and engineering support.
• Prepare comparative analyses and recommendations for purchasing decisions and capital investment approvals.
• Lead end-to-end project management for yogurt process initiatives, from conceptual design through commissioning, ramp up, project closure, and handover.
• Maintain and distribute comprehensive Project Schedules, identify critical paths, implement mitigation initiatives, and propose acceleration plans to ensure all projects are completed in accordance with the timelines in the Savings Plans and ROI calculations.
• Coordinate and facilitate project review meetings, develop and distribute meeting minutes, and escalate issues or risks to key stakeholders as required.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities to ensure equipment performance aligns with specifications and project objectives.
• Oversee installation, startup, and optimization of yogurt processing systems, resolving technical issues and ensuring seamless integration with existing operations.
• Ensure all projects comply with corporate engineering standards, environmental regulations, food safety requirements, and applicable industry codes.
• Promote continuous improvement and standardization of yogurt processing technologies across the global manufacturing network.
• Travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites, vendor locations, and corporate offices as necessary to support project planning, execution, and commissioning.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• A major in Food, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is required.

Experience

• 8+ years working on Capital Expenditure, managing multi-million-dollar projects is required. Corporate or multi-site project management experience is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in the Dairy, Beverage, or Liquid Food Manufacturing industry is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a USDA or FDA regulated industry is required

Certifications and specific knowledge

• The following certification is recommended for this role: Project Management Professional certification.
• Knowledge of Capital Project Management tools (Project Initiation, Stage-gate, Risk Management, Cost Tracking, FAT/SAT protocol Development and Execution, Project Closure) is required.
• Knowledge of Contract Management and Vendor Management are required.
• Knowledge of Food Safety & Regulatory requirements (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Sanitary Design, 3-A Standards, cGMP, Microbiological control) is required.
• Understanding of Dairy Process unit operations (Separation, Standardization, Pasteurization, Homogenization, Fermentation, etc.) is required.
• Knowledge of Mass & Energy Balances and Process Modeling is required.
• Knowledge of Tank and Piping design (including agitation, heat transfer, hygienic fittings, pumps, valves) is required.
• Understanding of Production Lines, OEEs, Capacity & Saturation calculations, and integration with upstream process equipment is an asset.
• Understanding of process Automation & Controls (PLC, Scada, MES, Batch and Recipe management) is a plus.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, MS Project, and AutoCAD is required. Knowledge of Excel pivot tables and macros is preferred.

Work Conditions

• Travel is required up to 75% monthly.
• 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) will 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 office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.

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

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

The Associate Grants Manager works directly with the Director, Government and Industry Affairs and with the Senior Funding Advisor on initiatives aimed at securing public funding for priority projects across the Lactalis USA footprint. The position is responsible for sourcing and understanding technical information provided by Manufacturing, Human Resources, Engineering, Finance and other business units and then translating that information into language suitable for a grant application. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to various internal and external audience needs. Typical interactions will include grant administrators or state and municipal agencies - for example, when clarifications are needed regarding eligible expenses, program timelines, etc.

In addition to helping identify funding opportunities that match Lactalis USA's long-term funding priorities and managing applications/interactions, this role will manage reporting and compliance processes for successful applications along with internal project tracking reports.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Government and Industry Affairs and be based in our downtown Chicago office.

From your STORY to ours

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Holds a critical cross-functional role at Lactalis USA - across all brands, offices and manufacturing sites - responsible for both the strategic and financial dimensions of grant acquisition and management.
• Under the leadership of the Director, Government and Industry Affairs, this position conducts grant writing, proposal development and coordination with program teams, while also drafting grant budgets, preparing financial documentation, and ensuring compliance with grantor and internal financial standards.
• Gathers internal financial and technical project data for planned investments for new U.S. capital projects, production lines, expansion of existing activities, innovation, efficiency/optimization of resources, automation, staff training, transition to green energy sources or other ESG-related initiatives and assess if the projects contemplated may qualify for government incentives (i.e. 'right fit' between business drivers behind a project and funding program themes, objectives and requirements).
• Manages relationships with grant administrators, federal, state and local agencies. Identifies new opportunities for relationship-building.
• Compiles, tracks, updates and memorializes current U.S. funding programs and opportunities administered by Lactalis USA divisions.
• Communicates with external program administrators to gather program information (eligible applicants, eligible projects and activities, eligible expenditures, assessment criteria, etc.).
• Supports the development, execution and monitoring of funding application engagement plans (orienting the right projects towards the right programs to maximize opportunities).
• Identifies, pursues and tracks new funding opportunities.
• Enters data and qualitative information in internal tools (e.g. Excel, Qlik or other databases) to track funding applications and compliance/reporting for approved funding. Prepares reports, tables, diagrams, or other types of figures that will improve the effectiveness of internal and external communication products.
• Builds cross-departmental collaboration around funding opportunities and performance reporting.
• Develops and refines standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and internal workflows to strengthen grants management capacity. Provide training and technical assistance to staff on grant proposal development and compliance with best practices.
• Supports the Director, Government and Industry Affairs, and the Vice President of Communications and Government Affairs, on other regulatory, government relations or industry relations matters, administrative management, budget management and other divisional and company priorities.

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours

• University degree or College diploma in Engineering, Food Science, Finance, Business administration, Agricultural economics, or other related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of grants management or grants administration experience.
• General knowledge of federal, state and local grant and funding incentive environments.
• Prior experience in securing private or public funding for large capex projects or in the consumer-packed goods industry is a plus.

Competencies

• Strong detail and process orientation, with experience creating, organizing and editing technical documentation as well as distilling complex manufacturing and engineering concepts into simple language.
• Self-starter who works with minimal supervision and the ability to manage multiple projects and reporting in a deadline-driven environment.
• Works well in a large multi-site environment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate a compelling story in conversation and written correspondence.
• Ability to read, write and speak French would prove an asset in the role (but not required).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required for day-to-day work.

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

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

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis U.S Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Processing Manager based in Casa Grande, AZ.

The Manager, Processing, will be primarily accountable for the daily management and execution of all milk-receiving and processing areas. This critical role will be responsible for achieving annual operational goals across key metrics, including safety, cost, quality, material yields, and capital projects. The Manager will provide strong guidance to optimize processing, manage daily operations, recommend manufacturing improvements, and will be specifically responsible for raw material management and the execution of the plant savings plan to enhance financial performance. Additionally, the role will include the vital responsibility of overseeing employee training and development. The role will report to the Assistant Plant Manager.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Enforce and apply all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) rules, including participation in risk assessments and coordinating root cause analysis for safety events.
• Ensure strict compliance with government standards (FDA, OSHA) and regulatory requirements (Good Manufacturing Practices, FSSC22000).
• Maintain and enforce hygiene and food safety rules, coordinate deviation root cause analysis, and ensure proper sampling and control practices are followed.
• Execute quality assurance programs to prevent product defects and direct process adjustments to maintain conformance with quality standards.
• Ensure the consolidation and reliability of the Mass Balance for accurate material accounting and monitor analytical equipment reliability.
• Optimize technical and financial performance of the department, partnering with the Manager and contributing to the budget process.
• Drive raw material results and actively lead the execution of the plant savings plan.
• Complete and analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) files and reports covering production volume, yields, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinate activities across departments by conferring with supervisors/Managers and collaborating to enforce quality and proper equipment maintenance.
• Manage staff administrative functions (e.g., approving time records) and manage relationships with outside vendors, while also leading root cause analysis for downtime prevention.
• The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Processing Supervisors & Assistant Manager 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.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

• An Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (7 years) is required. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Majors in business, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field are required.
• 4+ years of supervisor experience is preferred.
• Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred.

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
• Computer proficiency: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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

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 Trade Marketing Manager , based in San Fernando, California.

The Trade Marketing Manager is responsible to Lead B2B and B2C Retail Marketing initiatives in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams to enhance brand visibility, drive product performance, and ensure strategic execution at the point of sale.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Pillars To Success:

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Develop and implement trade marketing plans aligned with brand and commercial objectives.
• Manage the full cycle: planning, budgeting, execution, and performance tracking.
• Retail Program Management
• Coordinate demos, discounts, campaigns, schematics, and public events.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality execution across retail channels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to align trade strategies with business goals.
• Serve as the link between field execution and brand strategy.
• Store Visits & Market Insights
• Conduct weekly store visits to:
• Monitor pricing, out-of-stocks (OOS), inventory, product placement, and presentation.
• Benchmark against competitors and identify emerging trends or new product launches.
• Share actionable insights with internal teams.
• Performance Analysis
• Track and report KPIs for all trade initiatives.
• Leverage data to refine strategies and improve ROI.
• Assist in preparing, planning, and actively managing an annual trade marketing budget
• Help execute retailer-specific digital marketing campaigns including banner ads, social media, brand pages etc.
• Planning and execution, including promotional, digital, and in-store shopper marketing activation, and E-commerce programs for our Karoun brand(s).
• Develop Shopper Point of Sale material & own inventory tracking.
• Execute digital coupons, analyze results, and present them to the Sales and Marketing Teams.
• Develop sell sheets and communicate with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage the calendar of all shopper Marketing and E-Commerce activities.
• Help analyze campaigns by working with Lactalis Category Management team in pulling syndicated data such as IRI.
• Gather creative assets from the Marketing Teams for relevant campaigns and coordinate with vendors.
• Help analyze E-Commerce activations by pulling reports and interpreting results.
• Help develop and publish A+ product content for E-Commerce uses in collaboration with vendors and Marketing.
• Pricing and Competitive Analysis by checking stores for all classes of trade on a regular basis and reporting to team.
• Manage Customer Portals/Digital Deals, responsible for monitoring our online presence through customer portals.
• Work closely with our Marketing Manager to plan demo activity for our items.
• Work with Head of Marketing, marketing team, and sales in planning customer specific trade and marketing promotional calendars.
• Maintenance of Current Programs for All Customers, including promotional and new item contracts.
• Assist in preparation of food shows and attend events as needed.
• Responsible for managing the entire sample request proces.
• Attend select virtual and in-person calls with customers, including customer buying and marketing team.
• Developing and executing the Trade Marketing Plan in line with sales and marketing objectives.
• Improving brand presence and campaign execution across trade through excellence in in-store planning, execution, and tracking in alignment with the monthly, quarterly, and/or annual marketing priorities.
• Leading and implementing channel-specific marketing strategies and plans for assigned retailers or consumers..
• Conceptualizing and executing trade promotions and rolling out impactful in-store campaigns in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
• Leading activation programs with partners to improve brand visibility.
• Analyzing the points of sales regularly to ensure that the brand is visible, and also confirm guidelines are respected..
• Update the competitor database by documenting new competitors, new products or developments, product prices, location, and customer feedback on competitors' products.
• Generate social media campaigns and activities to further increase brand awareness and exposure in liaison with marketing team.
• Identify marketing and PR opportunities as well as networking events.
• Organize and execute promotions including store, supermarket promotions and samplings.
• Report and evaluate the effectiveness of all marketing activities.
• Report on trade presence

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.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Desired attributes

• Proven experience in B2B and B2C retail environments, preferably in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)-ideally dairy.
• 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
• Statistical aptitude and/or database knowledge
• 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.
• Knowledge of syndicated data such as IRI a plus.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Some practical experience through prior internships or professional experiences in E-Commerce and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred.
• Knowledge of syndication channels and content service providers (moved from Education)

Requirements

Education and Specific Experience Requirements

• BA in Marketing, Business, or related field or equivalent discipline preferred
• A minimum of Five years' experience in trade marketing, brand marketing, or marketing management (experience in the food industry would be an asset)
• Experience managing a brand across multiple markets.
• Experience in management and execution of budgets
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
• You have prior experience in Trade Marketing.* Understanding of grocery purchasing behavior and the Consumer-Packaged Goods marketplace.
• 1-2 years of retail, sales, event or trade marketing experience, e-commerce preferred.

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.

Other

- Ability to travel as needed domestically, approx.. 85% of the time. Overnight as needed.

- Marketing position does require driving to attend brand exposure opportunities, retail stores, meetings, events, shows, broker business relation matters, business/product related prospects

This is an on-site position.

Full-Time

Overtime/weekends

Eligibility to participate in Incentive Plan.

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