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HR MANAGER

Paynesville Township, Minnesota, United States · On-site

$61k–$73k/yr

Mid level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Recruitment, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Compliance, Payroll Administration

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Paynesville Township, Minnesota, United States · On-site

$63k–$69k/yr

Mid level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Production Supervision, Food Safety, Quality Control, Personnel Leadership, Payroll Approval

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CORPORATE HR MANAGER

New Ulm, Minnesota, United States · On-site

$69k–$85k/yr

Mid level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: HR Strategy, Talent Management, Compliance Auditing, HRIS Management, Performance Management

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LAB TECHNICIAN

O'Brien County, Iowa, United States · On-site

Entry level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to …

Skills: Laboratory Techniques, Sample Analysis, Equipment Calibration, Quality Monitoring Scheme, Good Laboratory Practices

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GENERAL LABOR - DAYS

O'Brien County, Iowa, United States · On-site

Entry level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Food Safety, Sanitization, Quality Control, Equipment Maintenance, Recordkeeping

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WAREHOUSE LEAD

O'Brien County, Iowa, United States · On-site

Mid level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to …

Skills: Inventory Management, Employee Training, Forklift Operation, Shipping and Receiving, Cycle Counting

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER

O'Brien County, Iowa, United States · On-site

Senior+

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, CMMS, Budget Management, Team Leadership

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MANUFACTURING TRAINING SPECIALIST

Portage, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Mid level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Training Program Development, Employee Mentoring, OSHA Compliance, HACCP, GMP

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CORPORATE HR/SAFETY MANAGER

New Ulm, Minnesota, United States · On-site

$69k–$80k/yr

Mid level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: HRIS Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, DOT Compliance, Workers' Compensation Management, OSHA Reporting

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WAREHOUSE WORKER SHIPPING/RECEIVING

Portage, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Entry level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Shipping and Receiving, Loading and Unloading, Inventory Control, Forklift Operation, Food Safety

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COOK OPERATOR

Portage, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Mid level

AMPI owns seven 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 d…

Skills: Machine Operation, Standard Operating Procedures, Clean In Place, Quality Control, Product Testing

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LIGHT PRODUCTION WORKER

Portage, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Entry level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Packaging Equipment Operation, Quality Control, Food Safety, GMP, Palletizing

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HEAVY PRODUCTION WORKER

Portage, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Entry level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Packaging Equipment Operation, Quality Control, Food Safety, GMP Compliance, Sanitation

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NIGHT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Town of Eagle Point, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

$63k–$68k/yr

Senior

AMPI owns six 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 and powdered dairy produ…

Skills: Food Safety, Quality Control, Production Management, Team Leadership, Problem Solving

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FORKLIFT PRODUCTION WORKER

Portage, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Entry level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Forklift Operation, Inventory Management, Food Safety, GMP Compliance, Sanitization

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QA SUPERVISOR

Portage, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Senior

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Food Safety Management, SQF Code, FSMA Compliance, GMP Auditing, HACCP

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GENERAL LABOR - NIGHTS

O'Brien County, Iowa, United States · On-site

Entry level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Sanitization, Equipment Cleaning, Quality Control, Food Safety, Documentation

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UF OPERATOR

Paynesville Township, Minnesota, United States · On-site

Entry level

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are …

Skills: Dairy Processing, Equipment Operation, Clean In Place (CIP), Quality Control, Food Safety

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HR MANAGER

Associated Milk Producers Inc.

Paynesville Township, Minnesota, United States • On-site

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  • $61k–$73k/yr
  • Full-time
  • high school, bachelor degree
  • Competitive starting pay, Paid time off, 401k, Short-term disability, Health insurance, Dental insurance
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The HR Manager leads all human resource functions, including recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, and legal compliance. They are also responsible for managing union relations, grievances, and collective bargaining negotiations.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have three to five years of experience in human resources management.

Full job description

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese 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 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:

  1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
  2. Coordinates facility recruitment by sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and referring qualified applicants. Extends job offers and arranges background checks, drug screens, and physicals. Conducts new hire orientation.
  3. Assists with workers’ compensation and OSHA compliance programs. Through the workers’ compensation carrier, monitors the progress of employees with claims. 
  4. Ensures legal compliance with all federal and state regulations applicable to the human resource areas such as; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Completes the location’s Affirmative Action Plan, provides training and completes outreach. Monitors human resource processes for compliance, posts notices, maintains records, investigates and resolves employee complaints, and recommends changes necessary to achieve compliance.
  5. Maintains all Human Resources related records, including separate file systems for personnel records, employment selection process records, I-9 forms, affirmative action/equal employment related records, records related to complaint investigations and employee performance issues. Ensures confidentiality and limited access according to procedure.
  6. Leads and manages all Human Resource functions in areas including but not limited to: answering HR questions, benefit enrollment, entering and processing new hires, changes and termination information, background checks, performance reviews, forms, policy updates and conducting stay and exit interviews. Assists with planning and presentation of meetings including division meetings.
  7. Responsible for communication to the union. Manage and respond to union grievances.  Participate in collective bargaining contract negotiations.
  8. Supervise and train direct reports while serving as their back up support.
  9. Oversee learning and development for all employees, running reports, assigning affected training and ensuring completion of assigned courses.
  10. Creates statistical reports (KPI’s) for weekly and monthly review by leadership team. Analyzes monthly HR metrics, identifying unfavorable trends and implement corrective actions to curb unfavorable trending.
  11. Maintains accurate employee information in HRIS system.
  12. Serve as payroll backup by reviewing and updating timecards and schedules as needed.
  13. Review employee timecards for completeness and accuracy. Enter and adjust employee schedules and employee timecards as necessary. Tracking and reporting absenteeism.
  14. Coordinate paid time off (PTO) requests from requests to approval for timely processing. Process cash outs of PTO in lieu of taking PTO when applicable.
  15. Enter new employee transactions, changes in personnel status, and terminated employee transactions.
  16. Provide administrative support for benefits by assisting with the efficient processing and tracking of benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations. Prepares benefit documentation for new hires, enters benefits related information in the HRIS system and ensures the integrity of all submitted documents through verification and investigation.
  17. Assist with audits and resolve discrepancies.
  18. Maintain records related to grievances and disciplinary actions.
  19. Responsible for troubleshooting and handling time clock issues.
  20. Maintain employee personnel files.
  21. Assist with reference checks and verification of employment.
  22. Prepare and analyze payroll information and reports.
  23. Acts as a UKG resource for employees and responds to employee/supervisor questions regarding payroll issues. Answers questions and facilitates resolution to payroll discrepancies.
  24. Understand the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and apply the pay practices, benefits, leave and discharge language according to the CBA.
  25. Maintains professional and technical knowledge in areas of responsibility by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, researching topics, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  26. Other duties as assigned.

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, preferred with emphasis in human resources, business management, or related field.
  • Three to five years human resources management experience.

BENEFITS/REWARDS

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.

Related keywords

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About Associated Milk Producers Inc.

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Farmer Owned. Co-op Crafted.

Industry
Dairy
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
New Ulm, MN
LinkedIn followers
5,942

At AMPI, we make the dairy products that make some of the nation’s top brands. We know what we’re made of is just as important as what we make. Our core values -- commitment to quality, responsibility to others and determination to succeed -- guide us in all we do. More than 1,050 employees help move the milk produced on Upper Midwest member dairy farms to customers across the U.S. and around the world. We do this with a manufacturing network that processes milk into dairy products for retail, foodservice and food ingredient customers. AMPI employees touch all facets of the food chain, from the farm to the market. We're farmer-owned and Co-op Crafted, and our dairy cooperative reflects the values and commitment for which the Midwest is famous. AMPI offers rewarding jobs in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, information services, supply chain and more. Job positions will be posted as they become available. We'd love to have you join our team!

Offices: 315 N Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073, US · 101 West First Street, Sanborn, Iowa 51248, US · 136 East Railway Street, Freeman, South Dakota 57029, US · 127 Commercial Avenue, Hoven, South Dakota 57450, US · 200 West Railroad Street, Paynesville, Minnesota 56362, US

Milk marketing cooperativedairy farmer member servicescheesebutterpowdered dairy productssupplier to food serviceretail and food ingredient customerscooperativeand dairy manufacturingFood and Beverage
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About Associated Milk Producers Inc.

LinkedInVisit site

Farmer Owned. Co-op Crafted.

Industry
Dairy
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
New Ulm, MN
LinkedIn followers
5,942

At AMPI, we make the dairy products that make some of the nation’s top brands. We know what we’re made of is just as important as what we make. Our core values -- commitment to quality, responsibility to others and determination to succeed -- guide us in all we do. More than 1,050 employees help move the milk produced on Upper Midwest member dairy farms to customers across the U.S. and around the world. We do this with a manufacturing network that processes milk into dairy products for retail, foodservice and food ingredient customers. AMPI employees touch all facets of the food chain, from the farm to the market. We're farmer-owned and Co-op Crafted, and our dairy cooperative reflects the values and commitment for which the Midwest is famous. AMPI offers rewarding jobs in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, information services, supply chain and more. Job positions will be posted as they become available. We'd love to have you join our team!

Offices: 315 N Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073, US · 101 West First Street, Sanborn, Iowa 51248, US · 136 East Railway Street, Freeman, South Dakota 57029, US · 127 Commercial Avenue, Hoven, South Dakota 57450, US · 200 West Railroad Street, Paynesville, Minnesota 56362, US

Milk marketing cooperativedairy farmer member servicescheesebutterpowdered dairy productssupplier to food serviceretail and food ingredient customerscooperativeand dairy manufacturingFood and Beverage
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