Innovative Food Solutions Operations Manager

**Innovative Food Solutions Operations Manager** This Position reports to the President of Innovative Food Solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Work collaboratively with IFS President on weekly “spot” milk pricing. - Purchase and sell excess volumes of milk on the “spot” market. - Track, monitor, and report excess milk sales. - Work closely with Logistics Coordinators to move milk efficiently. - Develop/manage a positive working relationship with plants, producers and all key contacts. - Become familiar with producer facilities and processes. - Provide expertise on current market trends. - Work closely with IFS President to establish raw milk and cream contracts. - Support in the budgeting and P&L process. - Work to identify and mitigate risk - Be/Become a FARM certified auditor. - Be/Become BQA certified. - Work closely with milk processors to understand their quality requirements and expectations. - Work closely with, network, and establish relationships with processors. - Assist producers with data inquiries - All other job-related tasks that may arise. **Qualifications and Education Requirements:** - Bachelor’s degree in Ag Business, Finance, or Accounting - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in milk procurement or dairy purchasing - Self-Starter, work well independently. - Working knowledge of the PMO. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office. - Ability to Travel. FLSA Classification: Exempt This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions an employee may be required to perform, and the employer may require an employee to perform additional functions as assigned. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description.