Coordinator - Dairy Relations
At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality.
Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do.
A Typical Day
The Dairy Relations Coordinator serves as a crucial link between dairy farmers and Hilmar, focusing on the production of high-quality milk and providing information about policies, pricing, government regulations, and industry trends. Strong writing and editing skills will be required. Building and maintaining strong relationships with both dairy farmers and the community is essential. This role will also involve addressing issues related to milk quality and collaborating with Hilmar production facilities to address any shrinkage or quality concerns. Promoting Hilmar within the community is a key aspect of this position.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored support to Hilmar dairymen and dairywomen to ensure they produce high-quality milk.
- Create written content for periodic newsletter style communications for the dairies.
- Generate weekly quality communications including weekly quality reports and red flag letters.
- Communicate the latest news in the dairy industry to Hilmar dairymen and dairywomen across economics, reform and pricing.
- Respond promptly to farmer inquiries and relay relevant information to management.
- Assist in hosting quarterly farmer roundtables with Hilmar leadership.
- Conduct regular farm visits to ensure compliance with Hilmar, state and federal inspection standards.
- Identify dairy farmers we do not work with today and introduce them to Hilmar.
- Maintain a list of prospective Hilmar dairies and engage with them regularly.
- Monitor milk quality metrics and provide technical assistance to address issues.
- Advise farmers on advanced production techniques to enhance milk yield or expand operations.
- Be available for rotating on-call support, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Maintain ongoing communication with milk haulers and work with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with milk transport laws.
- Keep lines of communication open with farmers, haulers, customers, competitors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
- Coordinate, schedule and assist conducting farm tours for internal partners.
- Assist with plant shrinkage issues and perform regular plant visits to oversee the weighing, scaling, and sampling of milk trucks.
- Achieve certification as an evaluator in animal care, workforce development, and environmental stewardship through the FARM program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need
- High School Diploma and 10 years related experience OR associate’s degree and 5 years’ experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 3 years related experience in the dairy industry.
- Proficient in computer applications and excel.
- Strong listening skills and ability to follow and implement instructions.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
- Ability to manage job responsibilities efficiently and within deadlines.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree in communications, agriculture economics or animal science. Plus, five years related experience OR Master’s degree plus one year related experience in the dairy industry
- Proven ability to create, edit and publish written content.
- Working knowledge of Web-based Data Reporting a plus.
- Knowledge of dairy regulations and their implementation.
- Understanding of issues related to milk production and transportation.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The role has periods of time when the work environment is sedentary and conducted in an office environment balanced with frequent occasions that require prolonged walking or standing, lifting/ carrying/handling moderate weight objects on a regular basis. Is required to wear PPE and have a regular presence in manufacturing and warehouse environments in both temperature controlled and uncontrolled locations. Must frequently interact with people verbally. Specific details of the essential functions of the position is available in the Job Safety Analysis, made available on request.
Safety and Food Safety is a company wide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacturing and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high quality products and expected safe behavior in our work environment.
Food safety is a companywide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high quality products.
This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E-Verify.
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5A:Salary Range: USD (75539.0 - 113309.0) ANN
The final compensation offered within this range will depend on factors including the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
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