Director of Dairy Programs

Why Byrne At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they're recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise. Pay and Benefits * Salary Range - $125,000 - $152,500 per year * Competitive bonus programs * Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment * Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment * Eligible for 401(k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment * Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program Work Shift and Location * East Syracuse, NY * Monday - Friday Job Overview The Director of Dairy Programs provides strategic leadership and oversight of Byrne's dairy programs and milk procurement activities. This role anchors farm relationship management, milk supply forecasting, contracts and balancing agreements, and oversight of procurement operations and milk quality to ensure supply aligns with manufacturing and business needs. Key Responsibilities * Build, maintain and grow relationships with conventional and organic dairy farmers, serving as a top point of contact for producers. * Solicit organic and conventional farms as needed to support company supply requirements. * Partner with farms to prepare and maintain milk supply forecasts. * Support forecasting and planning cycles to support right sizing milk supply / demand. * Prepare projections for upcoming year supply planning. * Renew farm contracts as needed and work with co-ops on balancing agreements; provide supply forecast updates when required. * Build relationships with other dairy processors and milk supply groups in a buy/sell capacity ensuring we are able to buy and sell milk as business needs dictate. * Oversee milk procurement operations including ordering/scheduling issues, hauling/hauler issues, and buying/selling support. * Attend meetings regarding new products, plant disruptions, and other changes that impact milk procurement. * Oversee milk quality and partner with internal/external stakeholders to support standards. * Lead compliance with FARM program and all related quality and compliance requirements. * Represent Byrne at industry and organic vendor meetings and conferences (e.g., annual meetings). * Organize and lead regional organic producer annual meetings. Min. Qualifications * Demonstrated experience in dairy/agriculture program leadership, milk procurement, or related supply operations. * Ability to build and maintain supplier relationships and lead cross-functional planning and forecasting activities. * Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external partners. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with contracts, co-op balancing agreements, and regulatory/compliance coordination in dairy or food/agriculture. * 10+ years of experience in the dairy industry. Byrne Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor

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