Producer Relations Manager, East

Horizon Organic; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Organic is seeking a Producer Relations Manager for the Eastern U.S. to manage relationships with farmers, ensure compliance with organic standards, and lead productivity projects. The role requires a BS in a related field, project management skills, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. This remote position involves significant travel, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience in CPG company or related dairy experience.
• Direct experience working on or operating dairy farm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a company ambassador in the field with producers and agencies.
• Ensure compliance of animal welfare, sustainability, and organic standards.
• Develop and monitor productivity projects with producers.

Skills

Project management

Networking

Education

BS in related field (animal science, agronomy, dairy nutrition, etc.)

Job description

This range is provided by Horizon Organic. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Producer Relations Manager, East

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Producer Relations Manager (PRM), East!

Working as part of a team responsible for relationship building with new and existing Farmer Partners in the East. This particular role will be focused on sourcing potential farm suppliers and maintaining relationships with existing farm partners.

In addition, the manager will ensure compliance to the Nationals Organic Program (for Organic Dairies), animal welfare, economic, quality, and the Company’s Sustainable Agriculture (SA) standards. Fostering collaboration within our farmer's network and spearheading projects.

The PRM will also lead transversal projects to ensure the proper execution of our milk mission of "transforming the Dairy industry, one seed, one cow, one community at a time".

This is a remote position with thirty to fifty percent expected travel. This position is based remote in the eastern United States, with preferred location being New York state.

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.
• 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
• Contribute to the overall East milk supply strategy as an active participant on the internal milk sourcing team

The base compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience.

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
• Direct experience working on or operating dairy farm preferred
• Strong project management and project leadership skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally both in corporate and agricultural environment
• Strong networking skills and credibility among peers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Project Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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