Liberty Diversified International · 6 hours ago
Vice President, Safco
New Hope, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$270K/yr - $337K/yr
10+ years expLiberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company specializing in manufacturing and packaging solutions. They are seeking a Vice President for their Safco organization to provide leadership, manage P&L, and drive strategic growth initiatives across various market verticals.
Packaging Services
Responsibilities
Build upon and execute a transformational vision, strategic business plan, and profitable growth plan based on evolving customer and market segments: small and large businesses by rounding out strategic partners, K-12 education, higher education, government, industrial and retail opportunities
Proven autonomous general manager with strong business acumen and a track record of success managing and building commercial products businesses
Create a true marketing and brand management strategy that positions Safco as one of the premier, mid-market brands in the workspace product/furniture industry
Reinvigorate product development strategies and plans
Strong customer service focus and demonstrated examples of leading successful high-level contractual negotiations with customers
Drive and execute objectives for immediate and future growth into new markets and channels while maintaining and increasing market share in existing markets
Upgrade and improve the channel strategy given recent industry changes
Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating revenue growth both organically and through future acquisition opportunities
Build and sustain a culture that is customer-centric; keep close to the Safco customer experience and overall business reputation
Oversee the optimization of our manufacturing facility with sights set on building a manufacturing platform of the future
A player/coach who leads the team, as well as personally manages some of the most important business initiatives, top-to-top customer relationships, etc
Develop, support, and model the Company culture, mission, and values within Company
Require all employees and business decisions to adhere to legal, ethical, and safety conscious behavior in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations consistent with the highest business and legal standards
Maintain a safe work environment for all
Represent Safco in the community
Qualification
Required
General management/P&L ownership (>$200MM). Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in general management with a track record of successful P&L leadership; leadership experience in Product, Marketing, Channel, Operations preferred
Consumer/Customer Durables is ideal. Workspace/office products/office furniture experience is a plus
Professional and personal credibility as well as the emotional intelligence required to lead through dynamic personnel and cultural integration
Sterling values; impeccable integrity. Down to earth, open-minded, confident without a hint of arrogance
Entrepreneurial, visionary, and action oriented
Based in or willing and able to relocate to Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor's degree is required; MBA is highly attractive
A leader who values the role of family-owned businesses in the American enterprise
Adept at responding to and helping shape the business in a manner consistent with the expressed aspirations of an informed and interested family shareholder group
Previous experience working in a privately held business is highly valued
Values, supports, and participates in the overall corporate citizenship of LDI in improving the lives of all LDI employees, their families, and the communities in which the company does business and in which its employees live
A leader with a strong work ethic and reputation for trust, integrity, teamwork, and alignment with the Company's core values
Preferred
Leadership experience in Product, Marketing, Channel, Operations preferred
Workspace/office products/office furniture experience is a plus
Benefits
Health/dental/vision insurance options
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing
Flexible spending and health savings account options
Life and disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Wellness and mental health resources
Financial advising services
Company
Liberty Diversified International
Liberty Diversified International is is a family of companies specializing in corrugated fiberboard, office furnishings.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Vanyo
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Twin Cities Business
2025-03-26
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