Diversity & Inclusion at AMF
Diversity matters at AMF because it’s essential to driving innovation, fostering creativity, and strengthening our global presence. With teammates spanning various cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, we’re able to generate fresh ideas and solutions that help us better serve our diverse customer base around the world. Diversity ensures that we approach challenges from multiple angles, making us more adaptable and resilient in a rapidly changing market.
At AMF, we believe that a diverse team not only reflects the global communities we operate in but also creates a more inclusive and enriching environment where everyone feels valued. When our teammates bring their unique experiences and viewpoints to the table, we can truly live out our vision of building better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, families, customers, and communities. Diversity isn’t just a box we check—it’s a core element of how we grow, innovate, and succeed together.
our Diversity in numbers
At AMF Bakery Systems, our diversity reflects the global nature of our business. Here are some key statistics:
Global Reach
With 60% of our teammates residing outside the U.S., AMF embodies a truly global presence facilitating our diverse world of perspectives, localized insights and regional customer support.
culturally diverse
Our teammates span countries like Canada, the USA, the UK, the Netherlands, China, Singapore, and Mexico, highlighting our multi-cultural collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence.
gender representation
Women make up 13% of our global team, including 11% of leadership roles currently being held by women and another 7% contributing to manufacturing roles.
multi-lingual
With such a diverse team, multiple languages are spoken across our workforce, including English, Chinese, French, Dutch, German, Polish, Arabic, and Spanish.
Teammate TEnure
The average tenure of AMF teammates globally is an impressive 8.4 years, showing the dedication and loyalty of our diverse workforce.
multi-generational
We are diverse across all generations with Gen Z representing 6%, Millennials 35%, Gen X 32%, and Boomers 13%.
our Diversity Goals
advance gender diversity
We are committed to fostering a more inclusive workplace by increasing representation and opportunities for all genders particularly where representation is currently lower.
Enhance Cultural and Geographical Diversity
As a global organization, we aim to expand cultural and geographical diversity across all levels, ensuring that our customers benefit from a wide range of perspectives and ideas.
Foster an Inclusive Work Environment
We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer of choice for all teammates, regardless of function, demographic group or seniority. This includes actively promoting an inclusive culture through diversity awareness initiatives, training, and equitable policies that support all teammates globally.
Develop a Pipeline of Diverse Leaders
Through targeted development programs like AMF Academy, Markel Business System Leadership University, and mentorship initiatives, we are actively cultivating diverse leadership talent within the organization, ensuring a more balanced and inclusive leadership team in the future.
“Diversity isn’t just a box we check—it’s a core element of how we grow, innovate, and succeed together.”
Monika Eiden – DIrector of Human REsources, USL
we put our words into action through
Targeted Recruitment Initiatives
We will actively seek to attract diverse talent by expanding our recruitment efforts to underrepresented groups, particularly women and individuals from different cultural and geographical backgrounds. This includes partnerships with diversity-focused organizations, attending job fairs, and increasing visibility in global markets.
Leadership Development Programs
Through initiatives like AMF Academy, regional leadership training, and mentorship programs, we will provide opportunities for teammates to develop leadership skills and advance within the company. These programs will be tailored to foster growth and support underrepresented groups in leadership positions.
Inclusive Policies and Practices
We will continuously review and update our policies to ensure they promote a more inclusive work environment. This includes implementing diversity and inclusion training for all teammates, ensuring equal access to opportunities, and creating accountability structures to measure progress.
Workplace Flexibility and Support
We understand that creating an inclusive environment means supporting teammates in both their professional and personal lives. AMF will continue to offer flexible work arrangements and support programs that cater to diverse needs, helping our teammates balance their work and life commitments.
Regular Assessments
To ensure we’re making meaningful progress towards building a more engaged and equitable workforce, we will continue to gather feedback from our teammates through annual engagement surveys, regional action planning to address survey results and ongoing team engagement activities.
Join the AMF Team
If our mission and culture resonate with you, explore our range of open positions across the globe and apply to join our team of pioneers and problem solvers!