Lactalis Canada
Manoj Kumar has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Manoj is currently employed at Lactalis Canada as a Senior Director for Research and Development. Prior to this, they served as the Director for Cheese Production & Continuous Improvement at the same company. Manoj has also held the roles of Manufacturing Manager and Manufacturing Manager for Technical & Quality at Lactalis Canada.
Before joining Lactalis Canada, Manoj worked at Saputo Inc. as a Plant Manager (Director). Manoj also gained valuable experience at Parmalat Canada, where they served as a Cheese Plant Manager and Senior Technical Cheese Specialist. Additionally, they held positions as a Research Scientist III in Product Development & Regulatory and a Research Scientist II in Microbiology at Parmalat Canada.
Earlier in their career, Manoj worked as a Quality Control Manager and Assistant Manager for Operations & Engineering at Imperial Chilled Juice Inc. Manoj also served as a Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant at the University of Guelph.
Manoj's earliest professional experience includes working as a Deputy Manager for Production at Verka and as a Management Trainee at the National Dairy Research Institute. With their extensive background in management, research, and quality control, Manoj Kumar has established himself as a highly experienced and knowledgeable professional in the food and dairy industry.
Manoj Kumar, MSc, MBA, has a diverse education history. Manoj obtained their Bachelor of Engineering/B.Tech. in Dairy Technology from the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, from 1997 to 2001. Later, they pursued a Masters degree in Food Science from the University of Guelph between 2003 and 2005. Finally, they completed an MBA with a focus on Finance and Strategic Management from Wilfrid Laurier University from 2009 to 2013.
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With 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians by producing nutritious and great tasting dairy products. Named on Forbes 2022 list of Canada’s Best Employers, Lactalis Canada directly employs 4,000 Canadians, supports hundreds of farming families and contributes to the livelihoods of thousands of Canadians who provide essential services to Lactalis Canada's more than 30 operating sites including 19 manufacturing facilities. The company’s iconic brands include Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P'tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, siggi’s, Stonyfield, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Galbani, and Président. Lactalis Canada’s commitment to responsible and sustainable growth has been recognized with the 2021 Canadian Grocer Impact Award for Sustainability and its CDN $2.9 million investment to the communities in which it operates. Lactalis Canada is a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy group, headquartered in Laval, France. Lactalis Canada is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. Lactalis Canada strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. Lactalis Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Human Resources team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Lactalis Canada does not request a credit check or conduct other background checks through the LinkedIn application process. http://www.lactalis.com