Senior Director of Non-Dairy Pools

About the role

The Senior Director of Non-Dairy Producer Pools oversees all aspects of the Eggs, Feed, Livestock, and Produce Pools, ensuring alignment with Cooperative goals and stable pay prices for member owners. This role is responsible for strategic planning, operational leadership, product innovation, and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for the Eggs, Feed, Livestock, and Produce Pools, ensuring alignment with Cooperative goals and stable pay prices for member owners.

• Lead and manage all aspects of Pool operations, including production, supply and demand forecasting, supply chain, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Monitor and evaluate market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to guide strategic business decisions.

• Ensure operational and contractual adherence as well as compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and CROPP Cooperative policies.

• Develop and manage the Annual Operating Plans and Pools S&GA budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are allocated effectively.

• Lead Commercial strategy and performance for Pools, including collaboration on market positioning, pricing, and portfolio investment decisions.

• Report on key performance indicators for functional areas of oversight.

• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

• Provide oversight, direction and leadership to the Pools staff and Management Team.

• Establish and communicate clear performance expectations by conducting evaluations, delivering timely feedback, offering training and coaching, and making personnel action recommendations for assigned staff.

• Represent the Pools at executive leadership meetings, providing updates and strategic insights to the Board of Directors and senior management.

• Engage with Egg, Feed, Livestock, and Produce Pool membership, Member Executive Committees, and Board of Directors.

• Facilitate development and integration of systems and standard operating procedures to support operational functions within areas of oversight.

• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure operational execution supports Pools strategy and commercial commitments.

• Collaborate with the Forecasting & Analytics function to inform supply planning, commercial decisions, and strategic tradeoffs.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Member Experience to support member communication, engagement, and retention outcomes.

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.

• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and enterprise initiatives.

• Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences.

• Coordinate and facilitate opportunities for career development and professional growth to enhance staff skills.

• Coordinate and facilitate opportunities for career development and professional growth to enhance staff skills.

• Coordinate and facilitate opportunities for career development and professional growth to enhance staff skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, with a preference for a degree in agriculture or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in operations management.
• Knowledge of agriculture and organic/natural foods, including market dynamics and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Project management skills preferred.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and lead through ambiguity.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to drive business decisions.
• A collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills required; able to make effective decisions among broadly variable conditions.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and lead through ambiguity.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to drive business decisions.
• A collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf).

• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.

• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.

• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.

• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.

• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.

• Free onsite fitness center available 24/7.

• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account.

• Flexible Scheduling.

• On-site all-organic cafeterias.