Simmons Pet Food

Earlier this year, Simmons launched a new Leadership Model with five key competencies to foster growth and success at all leadership levels. This model outlines essential behaviors and expectations for Team Members, Leaders, and Strategic Leaders. We are proud of our Simmons leaders who go above and beyond to put people first and serve their teams well. We’re excited to continue our series, "Leading by Example," highlighting Simmons’ leaders and their exceptional commitment to leadership.     Watch below as Mary Sanchez, Production Supervisor at Pet Food Emporia, showcases how her values influence her unique leadership style. Mary is committed to leading her teams, pushing them to achieve their goals, and having fun while doing it. Her commitment and proactive attitude highlight the essential qualities of a strong leader at Simmons.     #SimmonsPetFood #SimmonsStrong 

During a recent ideation session with a dynamic group of pet enthusiasts, we explored new food possibilities spanning a wide variety of ingredients, flavors, and textures. At one point, someone from the focus group asked, “What are superfoods for pets, and are they the same as ours?” What a great thought-provoking question!     In this edition of The Dish, Leah Lambrakis, Vice President of Research & Development, Nutrition and Scientific Affairs, explains superfoods, and what pet parents should look for when choosing foods that are super for their pets!    Read the new White Paper on The Dish here: https://lnkd.in/dXrd2gUz #WorkatSimmons #SimmonsPetFood

Discover how 🐾Petfood Forum Events’ Women in Petfood Leadership program is driving change in our industry! Our very own Leah Lambrakis, Vice President of Research & Development, Nutrition and Scientific Affairs, shares her insights on the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and professional development for women in the pet food sector.     This initiative empowers women by fostering business growth, leadership skills, and continuous learning. Read the full article here and learn how we're shaping the future of the pet food industry together: https://lnkd.in/gnevz9Ym     #SimmonsPetFood #SimmonsStrong 

Meet Sophia Glanville, Operations Intern at Simmons Pet Food! Watch as Sophia explains how she's working to improve cup packaging efficiencies for us to make nourishing food for the pets we love.       Don't forget that Simmons has been nominated as a Top 100 Intern Program. Click here to vote for Simmons Foods every day between now and July 18: https://lnkd.in/gA7zywqX          #DoRealWork #SimmonsFoods

Simmons Pet Food was well represented in Store Brand’s 2024 Rising Stars in Private Label awards! Peyten Ballard, Food Technologist, Pauline Stutsman, Senior Food Technologist, and Angela LePore, Senior Manager of Product Development, were all listed for their works in pushing the private label industry forward and continuing to innovate and drive sales from the retail and supplier sides of the business.     Check out their stories here: https://lnkd.in/gp4tM9f4.    We’re proud to celebrate their success!    #SimmonsFoods #WorkAtSimmons 

Meet Spencer Burmingham, Sales Intern at Simmons Pet Food. In this intern spotlight, Spencer describes the project he is working on this summer that analyzes export opportunities in international markets. He also gives a special shoutout to Stephanie Pryce, Simmons Talent Acquisition Manager, who helped connect him with the opportunity to do real work with us!     Stay tuned as we continue to showcase the stories and experiences of our interns this summer!     #DoRealWork #SimmonsFoods 

Last week, Team Members from across the company gathered in Dubuque, Iowa, for our annual Simmons Technical Summit!       The summit was packed with insights. Key sessions included sustainability, data-driven decision-making, effective communication, and innovation in the pet food industry.     Thank you to everyone who attended and made this summit great. We're excited to see how our Team Members continue to inspire palates and nourish pets together! 

Simmons Team Members continue to support our local communities impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes that hit Benton County, Arkansas.     In addition to the food and volunteer efforts we’ve provided, we recently delivered 2,196 cases, totaling more than 40,000 cans, of pet food from our Emporia facilities to Best Friends Animal Society NWA, Decatur First Baptist Church, and Pioneer Paws to make sure impacted families' pets have the support they need.     We’re committed to care for the families and pets we love as we help rebuild our community.    #SimmonsStrong #SimmonsFoods 

Team members from Simmons added extra 'flavor' to the May 2024 issue of Pet Food Processing magazine. The science, art, and technology behind pet food palatability are complex, involving multifaceted approach and ever-changing targets. Angela LePore, Senior Manager of Product Development, and Leah Lambrakis, Vice President of Research and Development, did an outstanding job contributing to this piece, and we’re proud of the work they do at Simmons.    Read the article on page 41 here: https://lnkd.in/gNHxVRge     #SimmonsPetFood #SimmonsStrong 

Simmons Pet Food Emporia is proud to have recently sponsored their local Veterans on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. The group experienced a packed itinerary, visiting iconic landmarks including the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps Memorials, the White House, Capitol Building, and the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon, among others.    Simmons is honored to support our veterans and grateful to everyone who made this unforgettable trip possible.    #SimmonsPetFood #SimmonsStrong