Director of Operations and Strategy

Director of Operations and Strategy (Non-Union / Salary) Department: Finance Reports To: Beth Mars, VP of Strategy and Audit Location: Edwardsville, IL FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range + other compensation components: $125,000-145,000.00 annually Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance Shift (if applicable): [days/times + any OT requirements] Position Overview The Director of Operations and Strategy shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Bridges high-level corporate planning and day-to-day business execution. The Director is key in execution of long-term roadmaps, optimization of internal processes, managing cross-functional projects, and tracking of financial and operational metrics to drive sustainable growth and company-wide efficiency. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Partner with leadership to define, document and execute multi-year business strategies and enterprise goals. Operational Execution Use informed KPIs to build workflows and oversee process improvement at all levels, helping to ensure operational excellence. Cross Functional Leadership Lead high-priority strategic programs by uniting teams across Finance, Operations and Sales. Project Management Plan, guide and track projects from start to finish, making sure projects are completed on time, stay within budget and meet originally intended goals. Manage cross functional teams and allocation of resources, ensuring the most efficient outcomes for the company. SOAR Support Assist with the implementation of SAP throughout the Prairie Farms Family of Companies. This requires excellent project management skills, supporting coordination between all cross functional teams. This is initially the key focus of the Director. Gain broad understanding of additional ancillary applications currently utilized at locations. Be key in bridging the gap between IT and Business during and post SAP deployments. This requires a commitment to understanding SAP capabilities and company business needs, to help validate solutions. This will also require significant focus during periods of hypercare. Organizational Change Management Being key to project SOAR and the company’s continued growth, managing change as needed to facilitate new systems and standard operating procedures. This also includes support in designing new team requirements and building the framework for future success. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Required Skills/Abilities: Advanced ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyze complex data sheets, and translate them into actionable plans and processes. Change Management expertise Project Management expertise Exceptional communication skills. Required Soft Skills: Good phone etiquette. Coachable and willing to learn. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Competency Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations. Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills. Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills. Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn. Working Conditions Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the shift. Ability to lift, move, push/pull files above the head up to 50lbs. Comfortable sitting for long periods of time About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.” We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 500+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year. We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care! Our Mission: To produce dairy products of the highest quality To conduct our business with professional integrity To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities EEO Statement Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev