Dairy Welfare Lead-Southwest
Dairy Welfare Lead-Southwest
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Job Description
fairlife LLC is a Chicagobased nutrition company that creates greattasting nutritionrich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With nearly $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactosefree real dairy products includes: fairlife ultrafiltered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support postworkout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The CocaCola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit fairlife.
job purpose:
The Dairy Welfare Lead is responsible for implementing the vision mission and strategy of fairlifes animal welfare programs in partnership with dairy farms supplying our southwest regions. We are looking for a candidate who has dairy experience and a understanding of cattle welfare. Animal Science or equivalent preferred with strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively translate animal welfare principles into practical onfarm actions and improvements. In addition this role would work crossfunctionally with our dairy sustainability milk procurement and communications teams.
responsibilities:
- Animal Welfare Oversight:
- Lead and implement fairlifes animal welfare initiatives and programs in the Southwest region (AZ).
- Conduct regular assessments of the health living conditions and treatment of dairy cattle.
- Monitor and analyze data to identify areas for improvement in animal care and welfare.
- FarmLevel Implementation:
- Collaborate with coops farm owners/managers veterinarians and other stakeholders to implement fairlifes animal welfare program.
- Provide guidance and training opportunities to farm personnel to ensure compliance with animal welfare best practices.
- Foster a culture of animal care and empathy on our partner farms.
- Research and Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with industry developments and emerging best practices as well as local and national regulations related to dairy cattle welfare.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and research to enhance animal wellbeing and operational efficiency.
skills/qualifications required:
- Animal Science degree (or other relevant experience) with a focus on dairy cattle health and welfare.
- Ability to coordinate site visits organize data and communicate with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working with or on modern dairy facilities.
- Indepth knowledge of animal welfare principles practices and assessments.
- PACCOcertified animal welfare auditor or willing to achieve certification.
- Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively educate and collaborate with coops and farm personnel.
- Strong commitment to ethical and sustainable dairy farming practices.
- Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
position location: Phoenix AZ
reports to: Sr. Director of Animal Welfare and Sustainable Farming
travel requirements: 2550
fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on jobrelated factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.
Employment Type
Full Time
