Simplicity, NZ Jobs in Usa

Description

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

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

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

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

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

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Tank Room Operator Trainee based in Buffalo, NY.

Summary:

Responsible for the proper maintenance and sanitization of all silos, milk lines, cream lines, blend lines, whey lines, separators and cream tanks.

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

1. Manually disassembles and cleans samplers, activators and valves.
2. Checks and replaces worn gaskets and o-rings.
3. Replaces QMI samplers when needed, not less than once per week.
4. Ensures silo's are inspected and initialed before reassembling. Check titrations document.
5. Empties and washes silos every 72 hours.
6. Cleans whey separators with a wash daily.
7. Assures whey and cream samples are at the laboratory as scheduled every two hours.
8. Cleans all milk, cream, whey, and blend lines at the end of each day.
9. Checks with Supervisor for silo rotation for pasteurization.
10. Maintains tank room ensuring cleanliness. Hoses rolled up, sanitizes pipes and ports capped.

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours:

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Ability to work well with others required.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of computer software.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• Dairy Experience preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills are 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

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

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

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

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

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

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

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

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

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

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

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

Behavioral / Leadership Competencies

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

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

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

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 Maintenance Tech II.

The Maintenance Technician II position is responsible for the general maintenance, repairs and improvements of packaging machinery.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Demonstrate advanced skill performance in at least three of the primary maintenance functions and intermediate skill performance in the remaining six primary maintenance functions.

* Primary maintenance functions are listed as follows: Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop, Millwright, Welding, Boilers, Refrigeration, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics.

* Utilities Maintenance IV will be required to know Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Plumbing primary functions.

* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Maximo computer software.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* Associate's Degree from a two-year college 4 or technical school.

Experience

* 2+ years' related experience in maintenance preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

* Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.

Skills / Abilities

* Ability to work well with others and possess strong personal qualities.

* Strong communication abilities in 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 Packaging Associate II at our Nampa, ID location.

The Packaging Associate II will be responsible for assuring the finished product meets quality standard and the product identification is correct. Assumes responsibility for the operational flow of machines. Ensures the product meets Sorrento Lactalis, Inc. Standards throughout the process and at no time the quality of the cheese is compromised.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Meet efficiency budget levels while producing high quality products.
• Ensure the cheese is properly sealed before placing it in correct containers.
• Prepares correct packages and boxes for the days cheese being packaged.
• Loads and operates machines at a set speed and with minimal stops during process.
• Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.
• Weigh cheese.
• Maintain open line of communication with all 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 by the supervisor and/or manager.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required.

Experience

• Previous experience packaging preferred but not 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 and Customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and be part of a team.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning productions.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe work.

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.

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Description

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

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

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

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

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

From your PASSION to ours:

Summary: Responsible for the production of high-quality consistent product and correct kettle/processor formulation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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

1. Produces high quality products in a consistent manner.

2. Ensure proper volumes of each raw material are entered into the kettles/processors.

3. Ensures proper pH is achieved in all kettles/processors.

4. Appropriately monitors and controls drain speeds.

5. Ensures proper moistures have been reached by checking moisture of every lot prior to sending it to packaging.

6. Maintains all proper documentation including recording charts, cheese-making log sheets, etc.

7. Inform supervisor of any production issues.

8. Ensures proper sampling of raw material, preblend, and whey.

9. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and lines.

10. Ensures homogenizers are at proper pressures.

11. Documents mass meter numbers where necessary.

12. Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.

13. Is aware of and practices Plant's Good Manufacturing

14. Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).

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

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours:

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

* Ability to perform a multitude of tasks.

* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

* Knowledge of computer software preferred: Work, Excel, Power Point.

Education and/or Experience:

* High School Diploma/GED required.

* Associate degree in Dairy Science/Chemistry 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.

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

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Management Coordinator based in Murfreesboro, TN.

As a Logistics Management Coordinator, you will perform as a front-line leader in fast-paced, complex manufacturing facility to lead, motivate, and support employee training while driving out losses on our systems, providing Logistics leadership, and championing teamwork. This role will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements as well as function as a technical and business resource in a finished good palletizing and raw material/packaging warehouse. It is critical for this role to sustain effective relationships with all employees to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solve problems. Responsibilities include being a great resource and providing support for your team, facilitating training, assigning and directing work, driving accountability, resolving problems, and leading projects or continuous improvement initiatives.

From your EXPERTISE to our

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Perform as a front-line leader in a complex food manufacturing facility, providing coaching, support, and direction to members of a work team
• Provide business leadership which demonstrates commitment to department and plant goals daily
• Establish and sustain effective relationships with all employees to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solve problems
• Promote positive employee relations through effective conflict management and issue resolution
• Conduct regular team meetings which include effective collaboration and communication of organizational and policy changes
• Function as a technical resource in areas of logistics management and warehouse management systems (i.e., Supply Chain Principles, BlueYonder WMS & SAP)
• Facilitate effective sharing of information across work teams, business areas, and functional areas
• Manage Logistics department budget and take appropriate action to ensure budget goals are achieved
• Work and/or attend meetings during other shifts (including off-shifts and/or weekends) as necessary

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of Logistics Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to flex work schedule when required to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This includes weekend on-call support and occasional early/late work hours.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience in worker's compensation case management
• Experience working directly with operations team members in a manufacturing
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing

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 Sr. Process Engineer based in Buffalo, NY.

The Sr. Process RSPC, Cheese & Powder Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading projects related to the RSPC's areas and the process manufacturing of our cheeses and powder products, from design to full implementation and support the plant production and quality operations. Working with Operations, Research and Development, the Project Manager will be responsible for optimizing the various production systems, which directly and indirectly support the manufacturing process by implementing new process or modifying actual process. Will be involved with existing and new processes in the company.

Travel will be required up to 75% of the time to plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI or to manufacturers/vendors site locations nationally and internationally.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal.
• Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments.
• Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
• Manage projects.
• Track projects cost and maintain them within budget.
• Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders.
• Manage principles for the effective execution of projects.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases.
• Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget.
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.

Experience

• 5+ years' experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager,
• Food Industry required,
• Dairy process preferred,
• Minimum of 5 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience supporting manufacturing and utilities

Specialized Knowledge

• Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills; macros, pivot tables, AutoCAD (equipment & P&ID dwg)

Skills / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to audit, investigate and improve manufacturing process machinery,
• Effectively communicate to internal and external customers,
• Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills,
• Continuous improvement mindset,
• Ability to work with minimum supervision,
• Ability to travel to plant and machine manufacturers sites nationally and internationally.

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 Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging position based in Chicago, Illinois. The Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging is responsible for the compliance of incoming ingredients, packaging, and chemical products and their perspective suppliers, with the Quality and Food Safety Standards of Lactalis Heritage Dairy (LHD). The Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging reviews, assesses, and approves ingredients, packaging, and chemicals against Food Safety and Quality standards at onboarding and on a continuous basis. In addition, this position conducts sanitation and GMP audits in plants to maintain and improve quality standards, as needed. In addition, the Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging works closely with the Purchasing Department, assisting with the onboarding of new ingredients, packaging, chemicals, and suppliers.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Schedules, plans, and executes food safety & food quality audits for existing and potential
• ingredients/packaging/chemical suppliers.
• Utilizes the principles of GFSI, HACCP & ISO 9001/22000 in audits to assess food
• safety/quality risks & recommends mitigation strategies.
• Monitors and follows up with manufacturing plants to ensure the full implementation of
• corrective actions.
• Provides technical input on food safety of ingredients and packaging materials on product
• development teams.
• Reviews, approves, and files all ingredient/packaging/chemical supplier documentation
• against LHD expectations.
• Organizes and plans a detailed schedule to ensure supply/facility audits are efficiently
• conducted. Produces audit reports and distributes internally in a timely manner, after each
• visit.
• Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintains a close partnership with the Purchasing Department to facilitate communication
• with suppliers as needed.
• Provides support on projects as needed, and accomplishes tasks as appropriately assigned.
• Partners cross-functionally to achieve overall company objectives.
• Shares and promotes best practices throughout the organization

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science, dairy science, life sciences or equivalent or
• combination of education and experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing is required.
• 3+ years of experience auditing food manufacturing locations is required.
• 5-7 years related experience, including active involvement in Quality Programs in a Food and Beverage manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Solid knowledge of GFSI, HACCP, US food regulations.
• Proficiency with data management portals, Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel is
• required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects in a changing, complex environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work extended/off-work hours.

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 Raw Processor based in Londonderry, NH.

The employee is responsible for receive, test, and separate raw milk. Input test results and milk load data into SAP. Perform all raw CIPs and periodic cleaning in support of department needs, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.

Schedule

2:00p - 10:30p Mon- Fri

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Receive raw milk and standardize it to quality specifications
• Scale all incoming and outgoing milk loads
• Operate, troubleshoot and clean milk separator
• Operate lab equipment in support of milk testing
• Receive in liquid chemical trucks
• Perform all raw CIPs and cleaning of equipment
• Perform all raw preventive maintenance tasks to ensure high-quality
• Perform Whey and Cream load-outs according to schedule
• Record all milk and truckload data in SAP
• Program Human -Machine Interface (HMI) to support tasks
• Separate raw milk as required to support batching needs
• Always follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Follow all Lockout/Tag out procedures
• Practice good housekeeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to climb a 6ft ladder
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Must be able to work flexible hours when covering for other processor vacations
• Must be able to work weekends when the situation warrants
• Able to perform in a fast paced and team oriented environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong math skills
• Basic knowledge of computer operation
• Stand for long periods of time
• Able to perform in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Proficient in the English language

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

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Production Operator based in Belmont, Wiconsin. Production team members are responsible for working in a variety of cheese making production functions to ensure continuous and efficient line operation. Candidates must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). This job is physical and fast-paced.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product

* Must remove and load trays/molds

* Stage bascular with appropriate cookie sheets

* Complete repetition task, ensuring the even spread of curd into appropriate mold

* Pull cheese on to draining room tables from chariot

* Ensure all whey pipes are properly hooked up

* Turn cheese in draining rooms

* Run machines (ex: stacker(s), unmolder, rack washer)

* Place racks on unmolding conveyor

* Weigh cheese

* Complete paperwork as assigned, accurately and legible

* Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and room supervisor

* Perform sanitation duties as assigned

* Keep work area clean and organized

* Report production problems and/or concerns to the on duty supervisor

* Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager

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

* Apply the Good Manufacturing Practices Standard

* Perform other work duties as assigned

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 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching).

From your STORY to ours

Education:

* High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred

Experience:

* Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred

* Stable and dependable work history is required

Knowledge of:

* Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages)

Skills/Abilities:

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy* Manual dexterity

* Vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus)

* Push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally,

* Stand for entire shift* Perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching)

The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail. He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills. Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity.

Pay: $23.15/hour or more, dependent upon skills and experience. Weekend pay: 20% (+$4.63/hr). Lactalis offers very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off.

Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:15 PM.

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.