| Record #: 5647
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Rob MacGregor |
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Practice Name: |
Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC |
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Address:
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City:
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State:
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PA |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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Telephone:
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214-287-0067 |
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EMail:
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robroy.macgregor@horizon.com |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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About the Job:
We are currently looking to hire a Senior Manager, Farm and Raw Milk (Pennsylvania)!
The Farm and Raw Milk Sr. Manager will be responsible for monitoring and working with organic farms to improve milk quality and animal welfare, where needed. The successful candidate will become a member of the Quality and Food Safety Milk Team dedicated to driving meaningful improvement in quality and animal welfare across our network of 400 farms. Work hours will be split between on-farm work (educating, training, and troubleshooting) and office-based work (analyzing data, developing educational resources, and managing quality compliance tasks).
This is a remote position (preferably in Pennsylvania) with up to 50-75% expected travel.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Performing on-farm milk quality investigations to troubleshoot and identify root cause analysis on farms in New York and Pennsylvania and possibly other states if needed
Develop and manage pilot projects exploring new methods to monitor or evaluate animal welfare and milk quality on organic dairy farms
Develop and track the completion of corrective action plans, as necessary, to meet Horizon Organic Dairy welfare standards
Work with state and federal agencies to assure Horizon Organic farms comply with all state and federal requirements
Develop and provide training opportunities for organic dairy producers in order to drive improvement in dairy welfare on organic farms
Provide technical support to farms to achieve quality objectives and work to prevent deviations from the Horizon Organic Dairy standards
Investigate, respond to, and track milk and cream tanker rejections at plants
Perform audits on milk truck haulers to ensure proper sampling and collection procedures are followed
Perform audits on cream supplier plants to ensure quality and food safety compliance
Perform F.A.R.M. evaluations, as needed, on Horizon Organic farms and follow up on necessary action plans
Other duties as assigned |
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Training Required:
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Veterinary degree with a minimum of 4 years practice experience in food animal medicine
Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in biology, chemistry, food science, or related agriculture field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the dairy industry will also be considered |
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Experience Desired:
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Good knowledge of microbiology in the milk and dairy context
Grade A regulatory, technical, and scientific knowledge of dairy processes and equipment
Experience with auditing, certified with F.A.R.M. and/or PAACO preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong quality and analytical skills
Strong project management/organizational skills
Success in problem solving and critical thinking
Anticipates and is pro-active
Enjoys developing and delivering educational materials
Passion for excellence
Strong communication and motivational skills
Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
Self-motivated with the ability to function with some autonomy
Passionate about milk quality and animal welfare
Working knowledge of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance preferred
Aligns with Horizon Organic Dairy’s culture, behaviors, and attitudes
Travel required up to 50% or as required by project success and schedule |
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Salary:
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The base compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 commensurate with experience. |
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Benefits:
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Position is eligible for standard company benefits package. |
Species Percentages:
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Dairy: |
100 |
Swine: |
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Small Ruminants: |
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| Equine: |
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Poultry: |
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Exotics: |
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Small Animals: |
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Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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N/A |
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N/A |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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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 single 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. |
| Practice Area: |
Remote position with preference for employee in Pennsylvania. For additional information and to apply visit https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4064299311/?capColoOverride=true
Or send me your resume directly and I can forward to the recruiter. |
Date job was submitted: 11/8/2024
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