The 20 Best Food Production Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best food production companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Food Production companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best food production companies to work for
1. In-N-Out Burger
3.7 stars
In-N-Out Burger is a food production company headquartered in the Irvine, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for In-N-Out Burger:
"Amazing company to work for. Definitely room for management positions if you are dedicated and work really hard. Great work environment. Highly recommend. "
2. Land O'Lakes, Inc
3.6 stars
Land O'Lakes, Inc is a food production company headquartered in the Arden Hills, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Land O'Lakes, Inc:
"Land O lakes is a great place to work for women. They base promotions on merit and not seniority. Beth Ford is an amazing woman leader on our executive board who many at the com..."
3. Mars
3.4 stars
Mars is a food production company headquartered in the Albany, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mars:
"Mars is an amazing place for women. As a woman in engineering I was given many opportunities to progress in my career and mentors to provide guidance."
4. Danone
3.3 stars
Danone is a food production company headquartered in the Paris, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Danone:
"One of the first US companies to institute paid maternity leave. We have exceptional PTO, diversity teams, women's forums and conferences."
5. Mondelez International
3.1 stars
Mondelez International is a food production company headquartered in the Aberdeen, SD area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mondelez International:
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6. Cargill
3.0 stars
Cargill is a food production company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cargill:
"This is a great company to star out at. As far as staying, it's a comfortable place, but you'll give up some of the perks that other companies offer. Females in the workplace i..."
7. Skyline Chili
3.0 stars
Skyline Chili is a food production company headquartered in the Fairfield, OH area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.2 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
8. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
3.0 stars
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates is a food production company headquartered in the Dunmore, PA, PA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.8 stars) and employer responsiveness (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Gertrude Hawk Chocolates:
"The company is comprised primarily of women in retail management positions, as well as corporate support staff."
9. Schreiber Foods
2.8 stars
Schreiber Foods is a food production company headquartered in the Green Bay, WI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.4 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.3 stars).
10. Conagra Brands
2.8 stars
Conagra Brands is a food production company headquartered in the Omaha, NE area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Conagra Brands:
"Overall a good place to work. Top management is all old white men. Very accomadating to the working mother but internal advancement is linited"
11. Thorntons
2.8 stars
Thorntons is a food production company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
12. Kerry
2.8 stars
Kerry is a food production company headquartered in the Beloit, WI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
13. Tyson Foods Incorporated
2.6 stars
Tyson Foods Incorporated is a food production company headquartered in the Springdale, AR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.2 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Tyson Foods Incorporated:
"Great company, very family oriented open opportunities for growth"
14. JBS
2.6 stars
JBS is a food production company headquartered in the Greeley, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars) and management opportunities (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for JBS:
"You can only expect so much in a factory setting but their standards are far lower than reason."
15. Leprino Foods
2.5 stars
Leprino Foods is a food production company headquartered in the Denver, CO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.4 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Leprino Foods:
"9 manufacturing plants, yet only 1 women plant manager"
16. Schwan's Company
2.5 stars
Schwan's Company is a food production company headquartered in the Marshall, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Schwan's Company:
"Great company to work for"
17. Archer Daniels Midland Company
2.4 stars
Archer Daniels Midland Company is a food production company headquartered in the Decatur, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Archer Daniels Midland Company:
"Pretty good company but behind the times in flex hours and telecommuting."
18. Bimbo Bakeries USA
2.3 stars
Bimbo Bakeries USA is a food production company headquartered in the Horsham, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for employer responsiveness (3.1 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.0 stars).
19. J.R. Simplot Company
2.3 stars
J.R. Simplot Company is a food production company headquartered in the Boise, ID area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.2 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.1 stars).
20. Smithfield Foods
2.2 stars
Smithfield Foods is a food production company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (2.8 stars) and the people you work with (2.7 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 1, 2020.