The Innovation Center for U.S Dairy® (Innovation Center) was established in 2008 under the leadership of America’s dairy farmers through Dairy Management Inc.® (DMI), the nonprofit organization that manages the producer checkoff program. It provides a forum for dairy companies to work pre-competitively to address barriers to and opportunities for innovation and sales growth. The Innovation Center aligns the collective resources of the industry to offer consumers nutritious dairy products and ingredients, and to promote the health of people, communities, the planet and the industry.
Benchmark, analyze and maintain knowledge of needs and opportunities for increased alignment with recognized sustainability protocols, assessments, and peer initiatives.
Support the collaborative efforts of the Sustainability Alliance Processor Working Group. Maintain Commitment-focused processor resources (e.g. the Dairy Processor Handbook) and support processor-led initiatives to advance Commitment implementation.
Support collaborative efforts with organizations such as the National Milk FARM Program, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Field to Market®, the Dairy Sustainability Framework (DSF), and the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI Platform).
Contribute towards planning and preparation for Innovation Center-hosted events, particularly the Dairy Sustainability Forum and Sustainable Agriculture Summit.
Serve as key resource in development of the biannual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Report.
Competitive benefits, generous 401(k), and a collaborative culture. Our Rosemont office is conveniently located across from O’Hare Airport and accessible to the CTA Blue Line and Metra. We offer free chocolate and regular milk on tap.
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