Chief of Staff - Strategy and Transformation

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.

Location: Hybrid in Hackensack, NJ – 2–3 days a week in-office, with shuttle support for NYC-based employees

Reports to: General Manager and President of North America

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 Salary

About the Role

This role is a Chief of Staff opportunity vs PMO. As part of our North America Leadership team, you will be exposed to the strategic challenges of the largest plant-based company in the world. We will ask you to take ownership and tracking of these Projects by identifying the issues, constructing solutions, and presenting them to the senior levels of our organization. We expect you to feel comfortable with data-driven business cases and intellectual creativity that lead to a sustainable footprint of our company! This role will be a catalyst for change, build critical demand creation capabilities, and drive the company’s strategic initiatives across organizational Must Win Battles that are closely aligned to the Global Manifesto. It requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational efficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse teams and projects.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Planning and Analysis: Assisting in formulating the company’s strategic direction and supporting tactical initiatives. This involves market research, analyzing business performance, and helping set long-term goals through our operating master plan and must-win battle process.

• Project Management: Overseeing key projects and initiatives (e.g., Leading Supply Chain / Operations SteerCo). Ensuring that projects align with the company’s goals and are completed on time and within budget.

• Communication and Liaison: Acting as a point of contact between top management and employees or other stakeholders. This includes communicating strategic decisions and plans, and ensuring smooth information flow. Also supporting external stakeholders' events (e.g, industry events and panels)

• Operational Support: Streamlining operational processes and ensuring efficiency. This could involve working end-to-end across all functions of the business.

• Leadership and Team Development: Providing leadership and direction to teams. This may include mentoring staff, overseeing team dynamics, and encouraging professional development.

• Financial Oversight: Assisting with budgeting and financial planning. Involves a monthly President letter summary, which includes cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Market Research and Analysis: Keeping up-to-date with market trends in the food and beverage industry, understanding consumer preferences, and advising on product development or improvement.

• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensuring that all company operations comply with industry standards and regulations, particularly concerning food safety and quality.

• Crisis Management: Handling unexpected issues and crises, such as supply chain disruptions or public relations challenges.

• Executive Support: Directly supporting the General Manager, President, or other executives with daily administrative tasks, decision-making processes, and schedule management.

About You

• Degree in Business Management, Economics. MBA a plus.

• Must have similar working experience

• Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off- campus)

• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective presentation skills

• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback

What can we offer you?

• High exposure to the General Manager and President of NA and the rest of the NA executive leadership team

• Part of a highly motivated team, working in a fast-paced environment, and contributing to the transformation of the largest plant-based company in the world

• A unique job, incomparable to others, with a truly global scope and a variety of challenges

What’s next

If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now!

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