Full-Time
Quality & Food Safety Manager
Lactalis
10,001+ employees
Global dairy products producer and employer
Compensation Overview
$99k - $105k/yr
Buffalo, NY, USA
In Person
PhD
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- A Ph.D. in Food Science, Quality Management, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field of study is required.
- Two years of experience as a Quality & Food Safety Manager or Sensory Scientist in quality management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within the food industry and Food Safety Modernization Act regulations are required.
- Develop, implement, and maintain food safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices while supporting product innovation and research and development initiatives.
- Conduct risk assessments and process improvement.
- Provide technical guidance for new product development.
- Manage the implementation of the digitalization of the Food Safety System across all sites.
- Leverage digital technologies to enhance the efficiency of quality management systems and achieve robust regulatory compliance across the organization.
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
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New York's 2025-06-30 expansion adds $75 million, 50 jobs, and capacity through 2027.
- Fonterra's long-term supply agreements secure milk and ingredients for at least six years.
- Midwest Yogurt's 1,000 employees and Yoplait brands strengthen Lactalis's U.S. refrigerated aisle.
What critics are saying
- Australia will close Brisbane by July 2026 and Longwarry by Q1 2027, cutting 251 jobs.
- Spain's Supreme Court upheld Lactalis's milk cartel fine on 2026-06-29, inviting €1.2 billion claims.
- Foodwatch sued Lactalis over the 2026 infant formula recall, risking brand trust and recalls.
What makes Lactalis unique
- Lactalis closed Fonterra's Mainland Group on 2026-03-31, expanding global consumer distribution.
- ProViva closed in 2026 gives Lactalis Sweden's functional beverage platform and Österlenmejeriet.
- Protein Works acquisition on 2026-06-01 adds premium sports nutrition and Liverpool manufacturing.
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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
YFM has exited Protein Works following its acquisition by Lactalis, the world's leading dairy company, achieving a 10.8x cash multiple after seven years of partnership. YFM backed the sports nutrition brand through its Buyout Fund in 2019 when the business generated £13 million in revenue and operated almost entirely in the UK. The firm repositioned the company from sports nutrition into mainstream lifestyle nutrition whilst investing £11 million in a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Liverpool. Under YFM's ownership, revenue grew to approximately £55 million, gross margins improved significantly, and the customer base expanded to over 2.5 million with meaningful international presence. The acquisition by Lactalis provides Protein Works with access to deeper distribution and broader resources within one of the world's largest food and beverage groups.
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.