Job Description

About the Company

Canepa Associates has been engaged by our client, a private equity-owned food manufacturing company based in Fresno County, California, to recruit a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a critical leadership opportunity to drive transformational growth, optimize operations, and scale a well-established platform within the food manufacturing sector. The CEO will be responsible for overall company leadership, setting and executing strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across the organization. The successful candidate will be a proven executive with strong expertise in operations, sales, and finance, and will report directly to the Board of Directors. The CEO, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, will be responsible for defining and executing strategies to strengthen operational leadership, enhance supply chain efficiency, optimize production capabilities, and deliver high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.

About the Role

This is a critical leadership opportunity to drive transformational growth, optimize operations, and scale a well-established platform within the food manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Role model the Guiding Principles and continually reinforce the company culture of accountability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business or management; advanced degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Experience in understanding HR, safety, and quality issues related to a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, PACA regulations, fresh produce, and food processing industry.
• Ability to develop financial plans, interpret financial data, and understand general accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of leadership, communication, and public relation techniques to interact with a variety of people.
• Professional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and associates towards successful individual and company-wide goal accomplishment.
• Proven ability to manage several projects at one time.
• Proven experience in developing long-term relationships with partnering organizations.
• Decisiveness and willingness to take well-reasoned risks.
• Tech savvy with various programs including MS Office Suite.

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