Turlock, CA

The CEO will be expected to provide strategic leadership accelerating the growth of Valley Milk LLC from its current state while continuing to grow the top line and bottom line of the business. The CEO will be responsible for the development and successful execution of a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote organizational, revenue and profitability growth. Ideation, development and implementation of new products and business opportunities will be a key attribute of the successful candidate.

1. Develop and implement a strategic plan to increase revenues and profitability, and reduce risk.
2. Continue to build and lead a high-performance leadership team.
3. Continuously optimize the marketing plan to include new products and marketing channels/partners for optimized returns, by moving towards value-added products and away from commodities.
4. Monitor the risk management program to lock in profits and control losses.
5. Ensure financial reporting and analysis that clearly identifies costs and profitability by product, channel, customer, and SKU resulting in margin and profitability growth over time.
6. Review the company’s operating procedures, policies, and standards, to ensure the company has an effective organizational structure, and clearly defined operational metrics.
7. Identify strategic alliance and collaboration opportunities and direct implementation activities.
8. Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost effective management of resources.
9. Promote the company through written articles and personal appearances at conferences and on radio and TV; represent the company at legislative sessions, committee meetings, and formal functions.
10. Present company strategy and performance at board meetings and the Annual Owner’s Meeting.
11. Embrace and promote Valley Milk’s heritage and culture.

• The CEO will report to the company’s Board of Directors.
• The position is supported by a team of 5 direct reports and total staff of 65 associates.
• The position is on-site, in Turlock, CA.
• Percent travel is estimated at 20-30%.

• A four-year degree in a relevant field is required.
• MBA is preferred.

• A minimum of ten (10) years in a senior leadership position in a dairy processing company, or similar agribusiness concern, with proven performance history.
• A strategic leader and quantitative decision maker who is ideally a recognized leader in the dairy processing and marketing sector.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in dairy product marketing domestically and internationally with a broad range of key, high quality relationships.
• Demonstrated capabilities in development and execution of sophisticated risk management policies combined with the high-level financial management abilities.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of communication and public relation techniques.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

• An excellent communicator with the ability to identify extraordinary business opportunities and has an exemplary record of solving complex problems.
• A highly skilled motivator and a proven ability to work well with a Board, peers, and subordinates.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Holds self and others accountable.