AMPI owns eight Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled buttermakers and cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, MS Office Suite including; Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, internet/intranet and other organizational specific software.
• Insightful use of analysis techniques, tools and concepts, to provide practical counsel to business area partners and management to drive business results.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
• Professional communication skills for both internal and external customers, coworkers, team members and consultants.
• Demonstrated excellent training skills involving making presentations covering various topics.
• The Manager should be a person with solid understanding and respect for the differences of roles between management, supervisory and line personnel.
• Maintain a valid drivers’ license and must be able to travel.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Seek counsel, when needed, form appropriate resources.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
• Possess traits of honesty, integrity, creativity and flexibility.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company quidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Ability to understand daily production needs.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, human resources or related field, preferred with emphasis in human resources, business management, or related field, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Three to five years accounting experience preferred.
• Three to five years human resources management experience.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of UKG human resources system (HRIS) preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of policies, and practices, including but not limited to; recruitment, selection, compensation, job description, non-discrimination, safety-security, promotion, discipline, performance management, and termination.

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)