MMAP – Field Service Rep – GRANDE Cheese Company
Role/Responsibilities:
MMAP Support and Communication
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Provide technical support and expertise in the areas of milking team management, parlor
efficiencies and employee communication
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Provide technical pre-visit and follow-up support to Grande Herd Health and Wellness Veterinarian
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Act as a translation specialist in all areas supporting Grande’s service package to producer dairies
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Support Grande producer dairies by participating in “producer team meetings”
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Develop strong peer relationships with, but not limited to veterinarians, pharmaceutical suppliers,
chemical and dairy equipment suppliers.
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Act as the producer/suppliers communication conduit to ensure the appropriate messaging is
delivered to all levels of milk production team.
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Provide management solutions to dairy producer/suppliers
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Facilitate discussions and mentor other members of the milk procurement team to meet company
and department goals
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Educate producers and their team members on herd health, food safety, and current issues within
the industry
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Incent producers to improve milk quality, herd health and productivity using the MMAP service
offering.
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Develop training materials to support MMAP initiatives
Procurement/Retention of Milk
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Participate on Producer Management Team and direct appropriate resources when and where
needed
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Maintain producer compliance regarding regulatory inspections requirements
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FDA, IMS, USDA, State Dept. of Ag, State Dept. of Health
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Work with producers to ensure the milk delivery process in accordance with company policy, food
safety and regulatory requirements.
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Be the Grande contact to the dairy producer and other industry affiliations within assigned
territory.
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Participate as a resource to others on the Milk Marketing team in an effort to meet milk
procurement objectives.
Education, Company Promotion
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Inform producer of all company procedures and policies
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Inform producer of State & Federal regulation requirements and changes
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Establish strong community relations within the assigned area to promote Grande
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Understand marketing conditions within territory and the influences of neighboring and national
market on that territory.
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Participate in necessary educational forums to enhance professional skills.
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Build professional relationships within specific trade associations that leverages Grande’s
marketing position
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Dairy Science, Animal Science or other Agricultural field.
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Minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience
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Must have strong ties and experience in the Ag/Farm Production sectors
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Ideal candidate would have work experience in the dairy, large animal pharmaceutical, dairy
nutrition, or dairy equipment and chemical supply industries.
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Must be bilingual in English and Spanish with fluent oral and written skills required
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NMC milking system evaluation experience, a plus
Contact: Becki Schultz, HR Business Partner
Grande Cheese Company – Home Office
301 East Main Street, Lomira, WI 53048
Phone 920-269-1496
Becki.schultz@grande.com