Meyer Natural Foods · 8 hours ago
Sr. Director of Cattle Operations
Loveland, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$166K/yr - $219K/yr
10+ years expMeyer Natural Foods is a company focused on producing high-quality natural protein products. They are seeking a Sr. Director of Cattle Operations to lead the cattle department, oversee procurement, and ensure compliance while driving profitability for the company.
AgricultureFarmingFood and BeverageFood DeliveryOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Function as the primary leader for the cattle department when communicating with team members and vendors; provides strategy for the latest programs and expert industry knowledge for all cattle operations
Direct cattle reps to procure cattle in a way that accurately matches demand and budget costs
Support the sales team by assisting and educating customers on the cattle procurement process
Regularly interacts with and responds to external regulatory agency staff needs as they affect MNF
Oversees all compliance protocols within each brand
Controls input cost for cattle, freight, travel, and other applicable expenses
Develop and oversee strategies to introduce new producers to the Meyer program
Prepare and oversee new contracts to accommodate competitive packers
Develops annual budget for cattle cost and premiums
Review cattle department employees for performance and salary increases
Reviews and analyzes data to direct Cattle Reps to maintain consistent and high-quality cattle
Recommends protocol changes to upper management
Actively seek other ways to improve and strengthen the company’s position in the marketplace
Responsible for financial reporting, hedging, and cost containment
Assist with other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in production agriculture or a related field, or a combination of education and experience, is required
10+ years of cattle procurement and agriculture experience is required
Expert understanding and working knowledge of both cattle procurement and the cattle feeding industry
Ability to build trust and collaborative relationships with various stakeholders, internal clients, vendors, and producers
Strong negotiation skills
Demonstrates an enterprise-wide view of the procurement process, including a strong understanding of GAP and industry compliance
Excellent understanding of financial statements and how cattle cost impacts P&L
Competent PC skills
Must have a clean driving record, maintain current vehicle insurance, and meet insurability guidelines for drivability
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off: including Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays
Company
Meyer Natural Foods
Meyer Natural Foods is a food & beverages company that offers beef and meat products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard Tufton
Chief Sustainability Officer
Recent News
2023-12-23
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