
Post Consumer Brands’ Northfield campus is home to two cereal production facilities. At full capacity, the two mills produce 1 million pounds of cereal per day. With one million square feet under one roof, Campbell Mill is the largest cereal production facility in the country, producing 275 million pounds of Post and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal annually across 34 flavor types. Ames Mill and its small but dedicated team specialize in hot cereal blending, producing 10 million pounds of Malt-O-Meal Hot cereal annually, including CoCo Wheats and Farina Mills™ across six flavor types. With a total of 650+ skilled team members, best-in-class operations and career growth opportunities, including apprenticeships and corporate exposure, Northfield is a hub of innovation and advancement.
Post Consumer Brands’ Northfield plant is a recipient of the Dual Training Grant through Minnesota’s Office of Higher Education. The grant contract is overseen by Melissa Lutz, Associate Director of HR who can be reached at mklutz@postholdings.com. The grant is administered by Kerry Samples, Senior L&D Partner, and Jessica Smisek, HR Coordinator. Kerry can be reached at kasamples@postholdings.com or Jessica at jlsmisek@postholdings.com.
Type: Cereal manufacturing plant
Products We Make: Campbell Mill produces 275 million pounds of Post and Malt-O-Meal cereal annually across 34 flavor types. Ames specializes in hot cereal blending, producing 10 million pounds of Malt-O-Meal Hot cereal annually, including CoCo Wheats and Farina Mills across six flavor types.
About the Northfield Community:
- Nestled along the scenic Cannon River, the vibrant river town sits 35 miles south of St. Paul in a mixed-farming region known for its wheat and corn production.
- Home to both Carleton College and St. Olaf College, Northfield boasts a rich academic and cultural scene.
- Its historic, riverside downtown district offers a charming blend of preserved architecture and modern amenities, including several boutiques and family-owned restaurants.