President / CEO

AG 1 Source

  • Wisconsin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
President / CEOAg1Source is partnered with the Board of Lacrosse Milling Company to find a dynamic, and proven leader to take their organization to the next level. Building on the $15m+ invested in this western Wisconsin milling operation over the past five years, they are looking for a president to drive sales across their product range, identify new customer opportunities across the still-robust organic, gluten-free, and dairy alternatives markets, and take responsibility for overall operational excellence at a company with a long history of success in the area.The ideal candidate will possess:
  • A proven track record in the management of a plant or a manufacturing and distribution facility
  • A proven track record in managing talent and supporting their success
  • Ability to be outwardly customer-facing for major sales efforts and local public relations opportunities
  • Experience in the food industry and/or demonstrating a knowledge of the oat marketplace
  • A commitment to product innovation with proven experience in new product launches
  • Experience which demonstrates a commitment to operational safety and worker well-being
  • A desire to be a transformational leader for a company with huge growth potential
Goals and Expectations:Although this organization is coming off two of its best years in terms of income and profitability, its food volumes are declining. They are therefore seeking a strong, dynamic leader who can "make the trains run on time" across sales and production and who is the outward face of the brand. Given the still-booming demand for oats and oat products across multiple segments of the food market, this is a company that should be maxed out on our capacity.Their one-year goal is to get the growth in the food category back on track and positioned for growth, which will require an evaluation of the current marketplace, a review of the existing customer base, and a hands-on approach to evaluating the readiness of our manufacturing facility and our workforce of about 90 people. Beyond that, they expect the leader to expand volume and income by 10% each year while instilling the right culture through the transition from the feed company of our past to the 21st-century food company of our future.While most roles of this caliber require turning around a business or operational challenge, this unique scenario enables a top candidate to take a step in their career by helping an already successful and highly profitable organization find the path to its next level of success. Contact Mark Waschek to learn more about this excellent leadership opportunity.Ag 1 Source has been focused on Executive Level Agriculture recruiting since 2002, our network runs deep. If this role isn't quite the right fit for you, but are still open to exploring career growth, feel free to do so . Or, if you know someone who may be interested in this role, please reach out . We provide up to a $500 referral bonus for individuals that are referred, and we place.*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the President / CEO job.

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