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Dairy Farmers of America Claimed Company
"DFA manufactures and commercializes cheese, butter and dairy ingredients to beverage, fluid milk and ice cream businesses." read more
Dairy Farmers of America Company Culture
Dairy Farmers of America Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Dairy Farmers of America's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BGender
B-Perks & Benefits
B-Compensation
C+CEO Rating
CDairy Farmers of America CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
Rick Smith
66 /100
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Diversity at Dairy Farmers of America
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Diverse employees at Dairy Farmers of America have rated Retention, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Dairy Farmers of America
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies
B-
Women at Dairy Farmers of America have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Dairy Farmers of America eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-16
Dairy Farmers of America employees are -16% more likely to recommend Dairy Farmers of America as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 51% | Detractors |
Working at Dairy Farmers of America
Working at Dairy Farmers of America is rated below average by 216 employees, across various culture dimensions. Dairy Farmers of America employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Dairy Farmers of America’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at Dairy Farmers of America was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Dairy Farmers of America
C-
Overall Company Culture at Dairy Farmers of America is rated C-
Last updated today
Bottom
30%
Dairy Farmers of America ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Dairy Farmers of America Employee Reviews
Out of 212 Dairy Farmers of America employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Dairy Farmers of America improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
Positive Reviews From Dairy Farmers of America Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?The employees and supervisors run everything if we lost a handful of them the place would fall apart
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The pay the medical coverage
- What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting several employees and the tour. My hiring manager shared a compelling vision.
Constructive Feedback From Dairy Farmers of America Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Drive to make the place better
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better investment options maybe have broker handling plan to add money market account to 401k plan
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Payment terms and getting vendors paid is a very cumbersome process
Dairy Farmers of America Company Information
Dairy Farmers of America Company Overview
"DFA manufactures and commercializes cheese, butter and dairy ingredients to beverage, fluid milk and ice cream businesses."
Dairy Farmers of America Mission, Vision & Values
Dairy Farmers of America Mission & Values
Deliver value to members.
| Headquarter | Kansas City, MO |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dfamilk.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Company Status | Private |
Dairy Farmers of America Competitors
Dairy Farmers of America competitors include Dean Foods. Dairy Farmers of America ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Dairy Farmers of America compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Dairy Farmers of America Employees
216 employees at Dairy Farmers of America have reviewed Dairy Farmers of America across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 216 Dairy Farmers of America employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Dairy Farmers of America are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Dairy Farmers of America, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Dairy Farmers of America are not very pleased with their team. 216 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Dairy Farmers of America are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Dairy Farmers of America believe the environment at Dairy Farmers of America is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Dairy Farmers of America is comfortably fast. About 39% of the employees at Dairy Farmers of America work 8 hours or less, while 15% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Dairy Farmers of America are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Dairy Farmers of America - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lawrence, KS about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lawrence, KS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Dairy Farmers of America KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Dairy Farmers of America's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Dairy Farmers of America employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Dairy Farmers of America CEO & Leadership
Dairy Farmers of America CEO - Rick Smith
66 /100
Rick’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Rick in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lawrence, KS. Rick Smith’s employees rank Dairy Farmers of America in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. Smith is generally unpopular with Dairy Farmers of America employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with Entry Level experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Dairy Farmers of America’s competitors, Rick Smith ranks below Dean Foods CEO Ralph Scozzafava.
Dairy Farmers of America Leadership
The Dairy Farmers of America Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Rick Smith, CFO Greg Wickham, and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dennis Rodenbaugh
Rick Smith CEO / President
Rick Smith serves as the CEO / President of Dairy Farmers of America.
Greg Wickham CFO
Greg Wickham serves as the CFO of Dairy Farmers of America. Greg started at Dairy Farmers of America in Apr of 2014.... read more
Dennis Rodenbaugh Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Dennis Rodenbaugh serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Dairy Farmers of America. Dennis... read more
Doug Glade Executive Vice President
Doug Glade serves as the Executive Vice President of Dairy Farmers of America. Doug started at Dairy Farmers of America... read more
Brad Keating Senior Vice Preident and Chief Operating Officer
Brad Keating serves as the Senior Vice Preident and Chief Operating Officer of Dairy Farmers of America. Brad currently... read more
Doug Audette Sr Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Doug Audette serves as the Sr Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Dairy Farmers of America. Doug currently resides... read more
Kevin Strathman SVP of Finance, Commercial Division
Kevin Strathman serves as the SVP of Finance, Commercial Division of Dairy Farmers of America. Kevin currently resides... read more
Josh McCracken Vice President - Business Development & Foodservice
Josh McCracken serves as the Vice President - Business Development & Foodservice of Dairy Farmers of America. Josh... read more
Kimberly Parks Vice President and General Manager, Cheese Ingredients
Kimberly Parks serves as the Vice President and General Manager, Cheese Ingredients of Dairy Farmers of America.... read more
Dairy Farmers of America Salaries
How much does Dairy Farmers of America pay?
How much do people at Dairy Farmers of America get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Dairy Farmers of America is $124,845, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,018, or $57 per hour.
At Dairy Farmers of America, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $376,005 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,821 annually. Average Dairy Farmers of America salaries by department include: Sales at $149,388, Product at $151,177, IT at $93,303, and Customer Support at $65,967. Half of Dairy Farmers of America salaries are above $120,018.
89 employees at Dairy Farmers of America rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 265 ratings) while 84 employees at Dairy Farmers of America rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies (based on 86 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Dairy Farmers of America employees include job titles like Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Dairy Farmers of America employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $95k | $95k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $205k | $205k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $282k | $282k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $376k | $376k | 100th Percentile |
$124,845*
Average Compensation
$120,018*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Dairy Farmers of America Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Dairy Farmers of America
Diverse employees at Dairy Farmers of America score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing Dairy Farmers of America in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Dairy Farmers of America across various culture dimensions.
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Dairy Farmers of America Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
Dairy Farmers of America PTO
Dairy Farmers of America's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Dairy Farmers of America's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Dairy Farmers of America applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Dairy Farmers of America on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 50% | |
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Operations | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Staten Island | 50% | |
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Hopkins | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Dairy Farmers of America
Who is the CEO of Dairy Farmers of America?
Dairy Farmers of America CEO is Rick Smith, their score by employees is 66
What is Dairy Farmers of America eNPS?
The eNPS for Dairy Farmers of America is -16
What is the salary for Recruiter in Dairy Farmers of America?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 99k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Dairy Farmers of America?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Dairy Farmers of America is 66k
Who are Dairy Farmers of America competitors?
Dairy Farmers of America main competitors are Dean Foods
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