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5 6 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 9 S T U F F M a d e I n N H . c o m With 170 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. Headquartered in beautiful Stratham, NH, 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 the entire value chain of its products. www.LindtUSA.com Address: 1 Fine Chocolate Place, Stratham NH 03885 Additional Locations: Lindt USA is comprised of three companies which includes Ghirardelli and Russell Stover. Additionally, there are 20 other locations across the globe. Phone: 603.778-8100 | Full-time employees: 1,400 Year fo unded: Lindt & Sprüngli originated in 1845. The NH-based headquarters of "Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.," was originally founded in New York in 1925, but was moved to its current Stratham, NH, location in 1989 where it has since expanded into a state of the art production plant and corporate headquarters. CEO: Daniel Studer C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E At the Stratham facility, Lindt produces our signature Lindor Truffles, Bars, and Boxed Chocolate Pralines. Our products offer our consumers the highest quality, best tasting chocolate experience in the world. Our highly trained Advanced Manufacturing Teams include Line Leads, Machine Operators, Material Specialists, Electro-Mechanical Technicians, and Production Supervisors (all shifts). Individuals choosing a career with Lindt will have many opportunities to learn different aspects of the business. A dynamic environment with growth opportunities and long-term careers will reinforce your decision to join Lindt. Apply now at jobs.LindtUSA.com. The '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, defects and breakdowns across production departments. Through the efforts of the LPW leaders and teams, we create a manufacturing process that promotes autonomy, innovation and growth. Investing in our employees by providing training and empowerment to solve problems and create long- term solutions is the key to our success. Lindt offers a Federally Registered Apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor for Machine Operators and Line Leads. Through our highly engaging Apprenticeship program, employees are developed to become future technical experts and leaders. The program consists of classroom and hands on training. By successfully completing this program, our graduates accelerate their Lindt careers and receive a nationally accredited certification. Our goal is to cultivate vibrant, healthy employees who actively engage with the many supportive programs Lindt provides to improve the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing for themselves and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision plans, generous Paid Time Off (18 days to start); 12 paid holidays, bonuses, 401(k) with company match - immediately 100 percent vested, tuition reimbursement up to 100 percent ; on-site fitness center and company-paid group fitness; soccer, golf, bowling, running, meditation and hockey; short-term disability - paid at 100 percent ; paid parental leave, company-paid life/AD&D insurance, 50 percent employee discount; full service on-site cafeteria ,Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to highlight a few. Lindt offers a Volunteer Program to enable employees to make a positive impact in our local communities. This popular program provides all employees the opportunity to give back to a charity or cause that is meaningful to them through a full day of community service during work time. Sheri Picone, Supply Chain Compliance Specialist, volunteered at Camp Fatima, Exceptional Citizens Week, in Gilmanton NH. It is a camp for adults and children with intellectual and/or physical challenges. Sheri found her experience heartwarming as she helped wheelchair-bound campers get around the grounds and together enjoyed the day with arts & crafts and a sprinkler dance party!" Lindt is a company that cares about the environment and actively supports sustainability efforts, which is why we established a "Lindt Green Team" comprised of employees who ensure processes follow environmentally responsible practices to reduce our carbon footprint. P R O D U C T S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T A P P R E N T I C E S H I P P R O G R A M Daniel Studer, CEO E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S I N N O VAT I V E C H A N G E S

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