Dairyland is Named the “2024 Wisconsin Best Place to Work in Manufacturing” by Insight Publications

Stoughton, WI – Dairyland Electrical Industries is honored to be the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin Best Places to Work in Manufacturing award, presented by Insight On Manufacturing.

“I am so proud of our team! This could never be done by one or two people – it is a lived, believed, whole-company effort of intentionality.” –Mike Tachick, President

This year, Dairyland launched project “Operation Great Place.” This initiative set out to build on their reputation as a great workplace by fostering a culture that strengthens employee attraction, engagement, retention, and sense of purpose. The project team set out to understand what draws people to Dairyland, why they choose to stay, and how their experience can be made better. Through this process, it was discovered that the Dairyland team is highly motivated by strong relationships and purpose-driven work.

To capitalize on these insights, they created an attraction and retention strategy that includes clear messaging about our culture, values, and benefits for both recruiting and internal engagement. A ‘fun and togetherness’ plan was also introduced, and the team entered the ‘Best Places to Work in Manufacturing in Wisconsin’ competition to benchmark standing and progress.

“Winning this award affirms that Dairyland is truly an exceptional place to work, and we’re excited to continue building on this success.” –Amy Wedell, Programs & Systems Senior Manager, and Jen Merryman, Inside Sales Representative II  (Project Managers of Operation Great Place)

“At Dairyland, culture is a guiding philosophy, a core component of how we define quality, and an intentional long-term investment because we believe it matters tremendously. That is why it felt so meaningful to receive this award, which thoroughly assesses company culture from programs and benefits to the direct employee experience. Every organization has a culture; the question becomes what that culture looks, sounds, or feels like and whether it can be sustained over time. I am proud of the culture we are building together at Dairyland as we look at all areas of the business, our purpose for existence, and our work together as we earnestly strive to use business for good. Our lives are too short and precious – and the world’s needs too great – for any other way of doing business.” –Kailey Tachick, Executive Vice President of Finance, Systems, & Culture

Insight Publications’ mission is connecting minds and creating insights by offering dynamic, creative platforms for sharing business news and information – from magazines and events to digital messaging and marketing partnerships.

Dozens of manufacturers across the state of Wisconsin were considered as part of Insight Publications’ inaugural Best Places to Work in Manufacturing program. An independent survey was conducted by Workforce Research Group, which sought to help employers benchmark their employee benefits and company culture. Ten companies were ultimately selected to be honored on November 13, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.

About Dairyland Electrical Industries

At Dairyland, we cultivate innovation to deliver rugged and reliable solutions. Addressing a wide range of complex electrical problems, we engineer our highly specialized products to provide safety protection for assets and personnel across numerous industries. Backed by third-party certifications to standards around the world, Dairyland manufactures products to the highest quality, ensuring unmatched performance. We are dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and providing reliable products and service. If a solution to your problem does not yet exist, we’ll work to find one. Our experienced team excels at finding innovative solutions for your toughest problems.

Beyond our products, we use business as a force for good to support our vision to make a safer world. We do this by volunteering locally in our communities and working with non-profit organizations that provide safety and stability for people around the world. We believe that by working together, we can expand our reach and create more opportunities to enhance the quality of life for others.