About Land O’ Lakes
Land O'Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees. All 9,000 of them. Today, we are a Fortune 250 company with more than $12 billion in annual revenue in 2008 and the third-largest cooperative in America. This success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. As we continue to build on this success, we’ll always be looking for talented people to help us grow.
Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market- and customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members’ dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in more than fifty countries, with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Here at Land O’Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please click on the “apply now” button or visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs. Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.
Job Description
Land O’ Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 300 company with over $12 billion in annual revenue and the third largest cooperative in America. Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market and customer driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members’ dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in over fifty countries with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Have great ideas? We’d love to talk. Our success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. And as we continue to build on this success, we’ll always be looking for talented people to contribute. If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please visit www.landolakes.jobs.
Additional information about our organization can be obtained at http://www.landolakesinc.com
Position Purpose:
As a Sanitation Manager in our cheese and whey manufacturing facility in Kiel, WI you are responsible for management and coordination of the sanitation processes involved in the manufacturing of 40# blocks of cheese and whey powder to consistently meet Land O'Lakes' standards, and customer requirements.
You will ensure activity associated with sanitation is being completed and will develop and/or modify the schedule for all sanitation activity.
This is primarily a day position with off-shift hours as needed.
Job Requirements
Required (Basic) Experience & Education:
To be considered for this position, you must have 10+ years of progressive experience in sanitation with supervisory responsibilities.
Successful candidate must be willing to relocate for future growth and opportunities within Land O'Lakes.
Required Competencies & Other Skills:
Experience providing sanitation leadership in a food manufacturing shift environment.
Experience conducting regular sanitation inspections and audits of products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
Compiling reports regarding regular inspection, sanitation violations, and taking steps taken to resolve deficiencies.
Demonstrated knowledge of managing costs.
Demonstrated problem solving and corrective action execution skills.
Quality systems and programs experience with a preventative focus.
Ability to facilitate change and involve employees to continually improve manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated customer focus with clear understanding of measurements to assess customer acceptance.
Solid conflict resolution skills.
Unquestionable ethics and values.
Well developed skills in managing and measuring.
Proven results oriented track record.
Good verbal interpersonal skills.
Good written and presentationn skills.
Commitment to get results effectively through people.
Preferred Experience & Education:
BS in Food/Dairy Science, Chemistry, or related field is desired.
Preferred Competencies & Other Skills:
Managing integrated pests management program.
Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays, and employee development opportunities.
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Land O’Lakes, Inc. values and recognizes the unique talents and potential of all employees and is committed to continue to build a diverse and inclusive work force. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.