Danone

Manager, Producer Relations Manager (PRM) West

Danone North America is building a stand-alone structure for our Premium Organic Dairy business operations (PD+). The following role is intended to support that business as a ground floor opportunity supporting these exciting brands in a new context. This is a unique opportunity to join an outstanding business, with the iconic Horizon Organic brand and the innovative Wallaby yogurt brand, a distinctive premium, organic portfolio with a long-lasting strong commitment to sustainability across its value chain.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Manager, Producer Relations Manager (PRM) West! This role is responsible for the transportation and logistics of the organic raw milk, cream, skim and NFDM into manufacturing facilities.

This is a hybrid or remote position with a preference to be based in Broomfield, CO.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Act as a company ambassador in the field while working with producers, farming agencies/organizations and organic certification agencies
• Serve as primary point of contact for producers acting as a liaison with involved parties to ensure clear communication and quick resolution of any concerns or inquiries
• Ensure compliance of animal welfare, sustainability, worker health and safety, and organic compliance as applicable.
• Develop/follow/implement and monitor productivity or efficiency project with producers
• Create pipeline of potential suppliers aligned with the Company’s vision and mission.
• In partnership with the Milk Quality Manager, follow-up on quality and animal welfare audits
• Ensure all certificates are in place (Organic Certification, nonGMO, Validus, IMS, Insurance, etc)
• Lead implementation and overall management of the Company’s Sustainable Agriculture (SA) program.

This Position falls under Danone’s strategic portfolio review, which includes the potential sale of the Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands. An employee who accepts this role agrees to transition to a new employer in the event of a sale.

The base compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $105,000 commensurate with experience.

There is also an exciting Success Bonus opportunity related to this role.

About You:

• Minimum BS in related field (animal science, agronomy, dairy nutrition, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years work experience in CPG company or related dairy experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Direct experience working on or operating dairy farm preferred

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