Hybrid Director, Treasure Valley Seed Co. na Trinidad Benham
Trinidad Benham · Twin Falls, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Escritório em Twin Falls
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Line of Business Leader to oversee our dry bean seed business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the Profit & Loss (P&L) of the business, ensuring efficient production management, overseeing operations, maintaining the quality of current and pursuit of new genetics, and driving sales growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the dry bean and/or seed industry.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
P&L Management:
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve financial targets.
- Monitor and manage the business's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks.
Production Management:
- Oversee the entire production process, ensuring high-quality seed production to establish and maintain required varieties and pedigrees.
- Implement best practices in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Operations Oversight:
- Manage day-to-day operations, including supply chain, logistics, and inventory management.
- Optimize operational efficiency and productivity through planting, harvest, processing, treating and shipping.
- Implement and maintain safety and quality control measures.
Sales Oversight:
- Develop and execute sales strategies to drive market growth and achieve sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
- Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify new business opportunities.
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team focusing on exceeding quality expectations and reducing expense requirements to operate the business.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination across all departments including planning, operations, finance and corporate management.
Business Management:
- Manage and provide ownership of all aspects of the seed line of business.
- Continuously expand the product line and develop new genetics to meet market demands.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role within the agricultural industry, specifically in seed production and sales.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L.
- Extensive experience in operations management, including supply chain, logistics, and inventory management and growth planning.
- Proficiency in forecasting and financial planning.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
- Knowledge of dry bean/seed industry demands & regulations including best practices.
Benefits
- Employee-owned
- Advancement Opportunities
- Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
