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Lactalis
10,001+ employees
Global dairy products producer and employer
No salary listed
Nampa, ID, USA
In Person
Requires physical presence in office; up to 75% travel monthly.
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- Bachelor's degree is required
- A major in Mechanical, Electrical, automation or Industrial Engineering is required
- 7+ years Management in Maintenance is required
- 5+ years Food manufacturing plant operation is required
- 10+ years Automated Machinery is required
- 7+ years CMMS software implementation is required
- 5+ years Training is required
- Knowledge of Automated reporting tools is required
- Knowledge of KPI’s related to maintenance activities is required
- Knowledge of Process, packaging and utilities machinery is required
- Knowledge of Dairy Industry is a plus
- Knowledge of Rockwell (Allen Bradley software’s & material) is preferred
- Provide Technical and methodical expertise related to the maintenance of the equipment to the different manufacturing sites to achieve operational results
- Audit the plant sites, report any deficiencies/concerns/oportunities or obsolescence and propose action plans to correct
- Develop and lead the Long-Term Plans for Lactalis USA Plants, setting priorities of actions to correct the most concerning issues
- Review all plant floor documentation & tools to ensure the technicians have all necessary documents & tools to properly troubleshoot and repair the equipment
- Propose / implement solutions to reduce labor & downtime cost and improve effectiveness of repair
- Audit the CMMS software for proper organization of the equipment, parts & work orders and its usage with the technicians, supervisors and managers
- Review with the plants all process, packaging & utilities machinery vs maintenance and operation KPI’s
- Conduct and maintain skills assessment for USA plants maintenance teams
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and customer service
- Reduce equipment failures and preserve asset value
- Identify and/or provide input on appropriate technology, equipment and methodology to improve operating results or costs
- Provide and/or organize training as necessary within the organization
- Interact with Corporate & Plants Engineering to assess the best practices and implement them in the Lactalis USA plants
- Help plant management for staff with hiring, reviewing performance and providing feedback, determining training and development needs, and providing coaching and work direction
- Promote a team focusing on excellence in all activities including those required to support safety, operational productivity, quality, loss reduction, people development, and cost improvement
- Ensure the safety of all employees, visitors and contractors within the areas of responsibility by providing appropriate safety training and awareness
- Ensure that all legislative requirements and standards are met, and results reported to appropriate parties (internal & external)
- Knowledge of Rockwell (Allen Bradley software’s & material) is preferred
- Knowledge of Dairy Industry is a plus
Lactalis is a global dairy group with roots in Laval, France, employing about 80,000 people across 250 production sites in around 100 countries. It covers all dairy categories—milk, ultra-fresh dairy, cheese, butter, cream, and dairy ingredients—through a portfolio of roughly 100 brands that ranges from major national names to local labels. Its products come from a long-standing dairy expertise rooted in cheesemongering and AOP cheese production, delivered through many sites and brands to fit local food cultures. Its goal is to offer healthy, gourmet, and accessible dairy products to as many people as possible while supporting rural economies and maintaining leadership in the global dairy industry.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mayenne, France
Founded
1933
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Midwest Yogurt launches June 30, 2025, with Kerry DeLaney as CEO driving innovation.
- $75M NY investment boosts capacity, automation, creates 50 jobs.
- $4.2B Fonterra deal expands into Oceania, Southeast Asia, Middle East.
What critics are saying
- Fonterra integration fails within 12-24 months due to minimal due diligence.
- U.S. regulators block consolidation, force divestitures of yogurt brands in 6-18 months.
- Debt from $4.2B Fonterra, $1.2B General Mills burdens refinancing in 12-36 months.
What makes Lactalis unique
- Lactalis integrates Yoplait into Midwest Yogurt, becoming largest U.S. yogurt producer.
- Acquired ProViva from Danone, expanding nationally in Sweden via Skånemejerier.
- Controls Stonyfield, Siggi’s, Brown Cow alongside new $1.2B Midwest brands.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Company News
Danone has entered into an agreement to sell its Swedish probiotic fruit juices brand, ProViva, to the French dairy group Lactalis. This transaction involves the sale of the Österlenmejeriet factory located in Lunnarp, Skåne County, in southeastern Sweden. The factory is Danone's only facility in Sweden and has previously received a Skr140m (approximately $16.9m) investment in 2020.
Fonterra Co-operative Group's shareholders have approved the sale of its consumer business to French company Lactalis for $4.2 billion. The decision was made during a brief online special meeting, which lasted only 20 minutes and included no questions from shareholders.
The dairy giant's boss explains why it has agreed to sell its consumer businesses, including Mainland and Anchor, for nearly $4 billion.
Lactalis USA invests $75M in NY dairy plants, expanding capacity, automation, and creating 50 jobs with state tax support.
Lactalis, the French dairy group, has completed the acquisition of General Mills' yogurt business in the United States. This move makes Lactalis the third-largest player in the fresh dairy sector in the U.S. and strengthens its local presence with an expanded brand portfolio and new industrial sites.