Dairy Cooperative Growth & Operations Leader

Canastota Dairy Products LLC; Village of Lowville (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative, Inc. in New York seeks a General Manager to lead operations and strategic initiatives within a diverse dairy business owned by 190 dairy farm families.

The GM will optimize milk movement, oversee retail and quality operations, and drive profitability and member value. The role requires proven management and leadership skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic dairy industry.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• General business and accounting knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• General knowledge of the Dairy Industry, and agriculture, as well as marketing experience, and business.

Responsibilities

• Monitors milk supply, demand, customer requirements, and market conditions to optimize daily milk movement.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize the value of member milk while minimising waste.
• Maintain strong and responsive relationships with raw milk customers.
• Oversees daily operation of the retail cheese store, milk quality lab.
• Manages marketing and logistics for milk product.
• Maintain communication with member farms, customers, haulers, plants and operational partners to ensure effective coordination and customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and operational support during periods of significant supply, demand, weather, transportation or plant disruption.
• Identify and champion opportunities for continuous improvement, process optimization and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular reporting and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure operational activities are conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements.
• Provide leadership coverage and operational support during absences, emergencies and other high impact periods.
• Establish clear expectation, monitor performance and provide coaching and development opportunities for staff; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Business acumen

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative, Inc. in New York seeks a General Manager to lead operations and strategic initiatives within a diverse dairy business owned by 190 dairy farm families.

The GM will optimize milk movement, oversee retail and quality operations, and drive profitability and member value. The role requires proven management and leadership skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic dairy industry.