CEO & President

CEO & President – Food Processing Greater Vancouver, BCAre you a senior business leader within Food manufacturing seeking a truly legacy making opportunity? Passion for food and healthy products? Perhaps you are a business architect with a tremendous track record of entrepreneurial success? Jackson Stewart of Lock Search Group is working with our industry leading client to find their next CEO & President .

Part of being an ideal candidate means you are comfortable being the face of a growing company while strategically managing the internal business cultivating the current culture that has helped them to be successful. We are seeking a dynamic and acutely dialed in business leader to join a thriving organization. You will be expected to hold a seat on the Board of the company working collaboratively with the C-Suite and downstream with all functions of the business.

Primary focus in the role will be to manage strategic direction of the company as they continue to grow by enhancing business operations, implementing best in class policies, and optimizing the organization by way of systems. As the ideal candidate you will bring a best-in-class track record at senior levels, well rounded understanding of financial management of a thriving business working with multiple internal stakeholders.

Harnessing your entrepreneurial spirit, you know how to e managing the detailed strategic direction for Commercialization, Production, & Supply Chain.
Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop a clear vision and strategy for the organization. With the support of the Senior Management Team, develop and lead the execution of strategic business plans, based on opportunities within the market and the competitive landscape, while leveraging the strengths of the organization.

Ensure strategic and annual business plans are aligned to the predetermined business vision and contain measurable goals.

Communicate effectively with the Board of Directors, soliciting advice while concurrently providing guidance when appropriate. Act as an effective conduit between the Board and management without hindering the ability for direct communication when necessary.

Provide timely reports and presentations to the Board on the financial and operational performance of the cooperative.

Yearly budget and capital investment for Board approval and prudently manage organization's resources while ensuring compliance with all regulatory authorities.

Be an effective “face” for the organization, maintaining a visible presence with membership and promoting the organization’s mission and vision throughout the industry.

Build and enhance relationships with external stakeholders, with a focus on membership and industry peers. Cultivate, develop, and maintain strategic partnerships and business relations integral to the performance of the business.

Conduct quarterly Management meetings with the Senior Management Team to review plans, priorities, best practices, concerns, and issues.

Oversee design, marketing, promotion, delivery, and quality of programs/product as well as the planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation of special projects.

Inspire, motivate, coach, mentor, develop and lead the Senior Management Team, creating a culture of collaboration and accountability to achieve excellence at all levels.

Review relevant industry data and available market information to stay current with industry trends, new products, competitive threats, and opportunities to develop new business partnerships and revenue sources.

Qualifications:

University degree in business or other relevant field. MBA is an asset but not necessary.

Experience in Produce Industry a must, with a knowledge of growing and production along with all aspects of the supply chain

Ability to navigate in a highly regulated industry

Proven success as a leader in a purpose-driven organization.

Track record of increasing visibility, brand awareness and external recognition in a similar organization.

Proven ability to understand member/customer needs and incorporate them into the organization’s strategic plan and business plan.

Proven success in building, leading,…