Managing Director sought by Certified Origins, Inc. to work in Port Chester, New York, and various unanticipated work locations throughout the United States.

Job Title: Managing Director

Employer: Certified Origins, Inc.

Work location: Port Chester, NY, and various unanticipated work locations throughout the U.S.

Job duties: Plan, direct, and coordinate Certified Origins, Inc.’s operations, overseeing multiple departments and locations. Develop business plans and strategies and establish company goals, policies, and objectives, both short-term and long-term. Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them. Provide supervision and leadership to managers and staff. Perform personnel functions such as staff hiring and evaluations. Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites. Analyze operations to evaluate performance in meeting objectives and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, improvement, or policy change. Direct and coordinate financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Analyze financial statements, sales reports, and other performance indicators. Build relationships with new and current customers, strategic partners, and suppliers. Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, vendors, and customers. Manage and oversee all investments and acquisitions. Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits. Develop or implement product-marketing strategies. Identify and pursue growth opportunities for our U.S. operations.  Oversee the building of new facilities and remodeling or renovating of current facilities. Serve on the Board of Directors, management committees, or other governing boards. Advise the Board of Directors on strategic issues and present reports on the company’s business and performance.

Requirements:  Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Business Management, International Business, or a related field; and 3 years of experience working with a Board of Directors and managing industrial food industry business operations and staff.

Position also requires functional expertise (3 years’ experience) in:

• Developing and implementing domestic and international business strategies for the sale of agricultural food products;
• Operations and regulatory requirements for commercial food industry plants and factories;
• Conducting contract negotiations and managing relationships with vendors and suppliers;
• Reviewing corporate financial documents and reports, creating financial projections, and working with banks to attain loans for investments; and
• Overseeing commercial distribution and warehousing of agricultural food products.

Telecommuting may be permitted 1 day a week from within commuting distance to the office.

Up to 50% domestic and international travel required. On call for emergencies is required. COVID vaccination is required.

The offered salary for this position is $208,000.00 per year. Employer offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k savings plan. Company paid holidays and company provided PTO.

Interested applicants send resume to: adrienne@certifiedorigins.com, and reference job #8109-INB.