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Grande

Production Planner / Scheduler

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

This role works closely with customer service, manufacturing, milk procurement, and distribution teams to manage priorities, resolve scheduling challenges, and maintain steady production and service ...

Danone

Dairy Buy and Sell Senior Manager

White Plains, NY · Hybrid

$113K - $162K/yr

Understanding of dairy supply dynamics and milk/cream procurement workflows. Preferred Attributes ... Supply Chain Management * Procurement / Purchasing * Business Administration * Food Science or ...

Danone

Dairy Buy and Sell Senior Manager

Louisville, CO · Hybrid

$113K - $162K/yr

Understanding of dairy supply dynamics and milk/cream procurement workflows. Preferred Attributes ... Supply Chain Management * Procurement / Purchasing * Business Administration * Food Science or ...

Danone

Dairy Buy and Sell Senior Manager

Louisville, CO · Hybrid

$113K - $162K/yr

Understanding of dairy supply dynamics and milk/cream procurement workflows. Preferred Attributes ... Supply Chain Management * Procurement / Purchasing * Business Administration * Food Science or ...

Danone

Dairy Buy and Sell Senior Manager

White Plains, NY · Hybrid

$113K - $162K/yr

Understanding of dairy supply dynamics and milk/cream procurement workflows. Preferred Attributes ... Supply Chain Management * Procurement / Purchasing * Business Administration * Food Science or ...

Danone

Dairy Buy and Sell Senior Manager

Louisville, CO · On-site

$113K - $162K/yr

Understanding of dairy supply dynamics and milk/cream procurement workflows. Preferred Attributes ... Supply Chain Management * Procurement / Purchasing * Business Administration * Food Science or ...

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How much do milk procurement manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for milk procurement manager in the United States is $95,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Milk Procurement Manager vs Milk Quality Supervisor?

AspectMilk Procurement ManagerMilk Quality Supervisor
Primary FocusOversees milk sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategiesEnsures milk quality standards, testing, and compliance
Required CredentialsDegree in Agriculture, Food Science, or related field; procurement experienceDegree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related; quality assurance certifications
Work EnvironmentProcurement offices, farms, supplier meetingsLaboratories, quality control labs, production facilities
Industry UsageCommonly used in dairy companies, cooperatives, and suppliersUsed in dairy processing plants, quality assurance departments

The Milk Procurement Manager focuses on sourcing and purchasing milk from suppliers, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement. In contrast, the Milk Quality Supervisor concentrates on maintaining milk quality standards through testing and compliance. Both roles are essential in the dairy industry but serve different functions related to supply and quality assurance.

Infographic showing various Milk Procurement Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,876 per year, or $46.1 per hour.
Production Planner / Scheduler

Production Planner / Scheduler

Grande

Fond Du Lac, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Why Grande?
With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit - our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company - what we do and how we go about it - or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.
Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits
  • Low cost onsite clinics.
  • Free onsite fitness center.
  • Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
  • Health and wellness reimbursement program.
  • Associate cheese purchasing program.
  • Two-year mentorship program.
  • Relaxation rooms (based on location).
  • Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

Why Fond du Lac?
In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience - warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We've been rated "Top 100" in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you'll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community...learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!
Job Summary
Grande in Fond du Lac, WI is looking for our next Production Planner / Scheduler! In this role you'll be a key contributor on the Planning team, supporting the flow of operations from milk procurement through finished product shipment. You'll help develop and communicate weekly production schedules for cheese and whey products, coordinate with plants and co-manufacturers, and monitor finished goods inventory to ensure quality age guidelines are met. This role works closely with customer service, manufacturing, milk procurement, and distribution teams to manage priorities, resolve scheduling challenges, and maintain steady production and service levels.
In addition to daily planning and coordination, this role supports continuous improvement across systems and processes. You'll assist with raw material (milk) balancing, inventory management, and ERP-based planning and reporting, while helping identify opportunities to streamline master planning and drive efficiencies. From supplier-managed inventory oversight to reporting and process documentation, this position offers hands-on exposure to enterprise planning, supply chain operations, and system optimization; ideal for a detail-oriented professional building a foundation in manufacturing and supply planning!
What you need to be considered for the role:
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Dairy Science, Animal Science, or another related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Internship or other related experience in production and inventory management and/or supply chain management experience preferred.
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
  • Adaptability with computer skills

Preferred:
  • APICS or CSCMP participation a plus.
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus.

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