Vice President Administration

Overview:
A family-owned cannery specializing in fresh-packing tomatoes and Italian sauces is seeking a Vice President Administration. This position is responsible for protecting the company from potential legal and regulatory non-compliance risks, executive oversight of departments as assigned, and providing strategic input to the Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage/coordinate all legal projects with outside counsel and VPs/Managers to completion in a timely manner.
• Provide an executive business review of all new contracts, providing comments to the President.
• Manage the oversight of all contracts to ensure continuity of operations. Work with VPs to get contract extensions or modifications as required.
• Audit compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Keep informed on all new law changes that could impact the company.
• Responsible for executive oversight of the human resources functions.
• Responsible for executive oversight of main office administration.
• Provide an executive level review of the finance functions.
• Management of the airplane operations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned, particularly during pack season.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree. MBA a plus.
• Minimum 15 years overall business experience with five years in a manufacturing environment. Management experience in agriculture operations and/or food processing a plus.
• Financial background with good business judgement and well-honed analytical skills.
• Experience in high level deal-making/contract negotiations highly desired.
• HR administration and legal administration experience a plus.
• Experience making strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Clearly communicate expectations and hold people accountable. Must exercise a hands-on management style.
• Ability to handle multiple projects/priorities at once.

Compensation:
This position offers a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications. In addition:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays

All offers of employment contingent on satisfactory completion of a drug screen, physical exam, employment eligibility verification (via USCIS Form I-9), and a background check. EOE. Please note that Morrison & Company does not recruit from client personnel (click here for details).

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