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S P O N S O R P RO F I L E S 64 S T U F F • N e w H a m p s h i r e , 2 0 1 8 Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. Lindt & Sprüngli originated in 1845. The NH-based headquarters of Lindt and Sprüngli USA Inc. was originally founded in New York in 1925, but was moved to its current location in 1989, where it has since expanded into a state-of-the-art production plant and local headquarters. With almost 175 years of history and Swiss tradition, Lindt & Sprüngli is a global leader in the premium chocolate category, offering high-quality products in more than 120 countries. Lindt (USA) is one of very few 'Bean to Bar" chocolate companies, meaning from processing and roasting its own cocoa beans all the way to the finished packed truffles, bars and boxed chocolates, which allows the company to control every step of the value chain of its products. www.LindtUSA.com Address: 1 Fine Chocolate Place Stratham, NH 03885 P: 603-778-8100 Managing Director: Daniel Studer, CEO Full-time employees: 1,300 Year founded: 1845 Additional Company Locations: Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. is comprised of three brands which includes Ghirardelli and Russell Stover. In total, 26 subsidiaries of Lindt & Sprüngli are located all over the world. AT A G L A N C E Line leads, machine operators, material specialists, electro-mechanical technicians, and production supervisors (all shifts). There are career paths and opportunities for upward growth through Lindt's training programs and leveling structure. A stable environment and long-term careers are a hallmark of Lindt. Apply now at https://jobs.lindtusa.com Lindt is developing its top-performing line leads to become future production leaders. This six-month program includes weekly classroom training provided by Lindt subject matter experts and on-the-job application in multiple areas of the production facility. Lindt Production Way, otherwise known as LPW, is Lindt's continuous improvement program. The goal of the program is to implement a culture of continuous improvement and to achieve zero accidents, zero defects and zero breakdowns across production departments. Through the efforts of the LPW leaders and teams, Lindt creates a manufacturing process that promotes ingenuity, innovation and employee growth. Investing in its employees by providing effective training and empowering the team to solve problems and create long-term solutions is the key to the company's success. On-Site Fitness Center, Employee Clubs (golf, biking, running, photography, meditation, bowling & chess), as well as company- sponsored activities like Weight Watchers and Fitbit Challenges. Health, dental, vision plans; generous PTO – 18 days to start; 12 paid holidays; bonuses; 401k with company match immediately 100% vested; tuition reimbursement up to 100%. Also, company- paid classes, short-term disability paid at 100 percent, paid parental leave, life/AD&D insurance company paid; 50 percent employee discount; full service, on-site cafeteria; Thanksgiving turkey giveaway. Official partner of the United Way of the Greater Seacoast, Lindt USA participates in two United Way Days of Caring. In partnership with employees, Lindt USA raised over $400,000 for local non-profits through annual giving campaigns. Lindt Green Team is comprised of employees who follow environmentally responsible practices to reduce the company's carbon footprint. Lindt also takes pride in leading by example when it comes to sustainable and ethical farming practices, production methods and consumption. Since 2008 the company has invested more than $22 million toward the traceability and verification of our cocoa beans. To be able to exert direct influence locally we chose to build up a sustainable cocoa sourcing model: The Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program. C A R E E R / J O B O P P O RT U N I T I E S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S E N V I R O N M E N TA L AWA R E N E S S A P P R E N T I C E S H I P P R O G R A M V O L U N T E E R O P P O RT U N I T I E S & C H A R I TA B L E PA RT N E R S H I P S Daniel Studer, CEO Elena Guyer, Production Manager L I N D T P R O D U C T I O N WAY

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