Creamery Manager, 32-40 Hours/Week

We are looking for a full time creamery manager to join our team! The focus of this position is to oversee production, sales, and marketing for our creamery. The right person for this job is passionate about dairy, sustainable food systems, local agriculture and community, is committed to working hard, and is excited to maintain a positive work space with our existing team. The creamery manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our creamery, including daily operations like sales, creamery production, quality control, record keeping, inventory management, product development, and employee scheduling.

About Us:

We are a small, grass-based dairy farm in Albany, Vermont. We manage over 250 acres of hayland and 150 acres of rotationally grazed pasture to support our herd of 120 lineback cows. Currently, we milk 50-60 cows twice a day, providing our on-farm creamery with 1 million lbs of raw milk per year. We process milk 4 days a week and sell our products in our on-farm store, at farmers markets, local stores and restaurants, through other farm’s CSA programs, and wholesale distributors. As well as processing milk in our own creamery, we sell 500,000lbs of bulk raw milk to Cabot Co-op annually. 

We’re passionate about honoring Vermont’s deeply rooted dairy traditions and committed to a sustainable and regenerative farming future. We strive to maintain a positive work environment where everyone feels they are a valued part of a working team with connection to all aspects of the farm and creamery. We're proud of what we do and are looking for someone to join our team who feels similarly passionate about local agriculture and community. 

Creamery Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Oversight or execution of all creamery production including milk pasteurization and bottling, cheese and yogurt makes, and any other creamery production.

• Maintain a sanitary facility in compliance with state requirements and farm standards. 

• Manage sales by receiving orders and creating invoices for our wholesale customers.

• Execute or oversee the packing and shipping of wholesale orders.  

• Promote sales to new markets.

• Work closely with the farm owner to set goals and make decisions that are best for the business as a whole. 

• Communicate with herd manager, cheesemakers, and creamery team to maintain an efficient, productive, and positive workspace.

• Attend at least 12 farmers markets per season to connect directly with our customers.

Skills Needed:

• Timely and reliable

• Organized with great attention to detail 

• Self motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Responsive to feedback and committed to maintaining a positive workspace 

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn sanitation practices 

• Working knowledge of Quickbooks or aptitude for learning new computer skills 

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs multiple times throughout the work day 

• Drivers license and reliable transportation

Other Helpful Skills:

• Management experience

• HR skills 

• Experience with small scale agriculture 

• Food processing and sanitation 

Compensation:

• Hourly pay based on experience ($40,000- $50,000 annually)

• Paid attendance to food safety, marketing, and other farm related workshops 

• Milk, cheese, yogurt, and beef benefits 

• Potential housing availability 

• 2 days off per week and paid time off 

Serious inquiries with long term commitment in mind are strongly encouraged.

To apply, please email Paul at farmvt@gmail.com with cover letter and resume.