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Lactalis
10,001+ employees
Global dairy products producer and employer
No salary listed
Visalia, CA, USA
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- 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required
- 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment is required; dairy/cheese experience is preferred
- Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop engage and retain a large team of hourly associates is required
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
- Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
- Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management
- Proficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems
- Implements and enforces safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs, and initiatives
- Partner with the Production Manager and other site leaders to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions
- Meet production schedules in order to achieve business goals
- Assures production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards
- Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives
- Proactively communicates and coordinates with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources
- Builds strong working relationships and fosters positive collaboration within the team and cross-functionally
- Trains and develops team members through mentoring/coaching. Partner with the production manager and HR on employee and labor relations issues
- Partners with the Production Manager and maintenance team to coordinate repair work
- BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred
- 3+ years of experience in a dairy/cheese manufacturing environment is preferred
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.