Horizon Organic Dairy, LL

Role Description We are currently looking to hire a Producer Relations Manager (PRM) for Central and Northeastern New York State! 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 National 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 30-50% expected travel, based remotely in the eastern United States, with a preferred location being Central and/or Northeastern 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. Qualifications - Minimum BS in related field (animal science, agronomy, dairy nutrition, etc.) - Minimum 2 years work experience in CPG company or related dairy experience. - Microsoft Office proficiency. - 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. Requirements - The base compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience.