Plant Manager Sarah Janz

Land O’Lakes is dedicated to being a high-performing organization built through the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce, with individuals and teams working to blend a wide range of talents, experiences and perspectives in pursuit of shared goals. Employees like Sarah Janz are proof of this belief. Janz is area plant manager for Purina Animal Nutrition, overseeing Land O’Lakes’ facilities in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Detroit Lakes, Minn., and Spencer, Wis. Each year, Janz’s plants are responsible for the production of more than 80,000 tons of lifestyle animal feed, with feeds designed for everything from horses and dairy cows to chinchillas and rabbits.

“For me, part of being successful in a manufacturing environment is having a continuous improvement outlook. Typically, things don’t stay constant, so as our industry evolves we need to continue growing or risk falling behind,” said Janz. “Part of the manufacturing role and being a manager is looking for those opportunities. The way we change and grow will make us more dynamic and energized about improving our processes because, like any organization, we want to be successful.”

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