Responsibilities:
• P & L management and leadership responsibility for the entire organization in conjunction with our CEO
• Establish an annual board-approved strategic plan and operating budget in conjunction with our CEO
• Create a sense of urgency and accountability across all functions of the organization; develop the organization to a higher level of effectiveness
• Leverage core competencies to significantly grow the company’s revenues and profits
• Provide leadership in strategic marketing, sales, and operations planning and translate these plans into action.
• Implement cost controls and budgetary oversight to ensure that profit/EBITDA and cash flow goals are achieved.
• Establish personal industry relationships in keeping with the company’s requirements and opportunities.
Qualifications:
• We are seeking a forward-thinking individual with extensive professional management experience within the food service/distribution/manufacturing industry.
• This agent of change is a charismatic leader who can motivate others to see what is possible and take us to the next level by helping them to achieve it.
• We prefer individuals who currently reside in the Chicago area, but are willing to consider those interested in relocating.