Insurance Manager - Risk Management - F&B Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Pay Range for this position is: $125,000-$186,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Insurance Manager will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s risk management strategy by overseeing insurance policy administration, claims management, financial analysis, and compliance. This position is designed to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate claims recovery, and enable strategic risk governance.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Policy Administration: Manager insurance policy renewals, endorsements, and documentation. Track coverage adequacy and ensure timely renewals.
• Claims Management: Oversee claims intake, investigation, and resolution. Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, adjustors, brokers, and legal counsel to expedite recovery and minimize loss.
• Financial Oversight: Analyze insurance-related expenses, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and support premium negotiations to control costs.
• Risk Intelligence: Utilize data analytics to identify risk trends, optimize insurance programs, and support enterprise risk initiatives.

• Compliance Support: Prepare for audits, maintain regulatory documentation, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Enhance current insurance products and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Contract & Documentation Management: Review third-party contracts for insurance-related provisions and coordinate with legal, business development, construction, and procurement teams.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a point of contact for insurers, brokers, and internal business units. Support communication and collaboration across departments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in insurance management, claims administration, accounting, finance, or risk analysis (preferred).
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of insurance regulations, compliance, accounting, and audit processes.
• Experience working with brokers, adjusters, and legal counsel.
• Fluency in English is required, proficiency in French is a strong asset.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a growing risk management team, positioned to make a measurable impact on the organization’s financial resilience and operational integrity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.