Vice President of Dairy Pool

Location: La Farge

Vice President of Dairy Pool

Location - Thisis a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our La Farge, WI office for 4-8 days per month, and therest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.
Employee Type - Salaried
Bonus - This position is eligible for a 20% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive - No

Summary of Role
The Vice President of Dairy Pool is responsible for providing executive leadership for the Dairy Pool, ensuring strong operational execution, supply stability, and alignment with CROPP's mission, Annual Operating Plan, and strategic initiatives. This role leads the core operational functions of the Dairy Pool, including dairy field teams, milk management, handling relationships, payroll administration, hauling coordination, and quality administration with a clear focus on operational excellence, supply stability, member value delivery, and cross-functional alignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Dairy Pool aligned to the Annual Operating Plan and long-term Cooperative strategy.

• Own and manage all aspects of Dairy Pool operations, including field operations, milk management, handling relationships, payroll administration, and quality administration.

• Lead field teams and regional dairy leadership, ensuring consistent execution and strong relationships with member-owners across all regions.

• Oversee milk supply management, including member and non-member milk, Grassmilk programs, and contract compliance, in partnership with Supply Chain and Commercial teams.

• Lead and develop Dairy Pool staff by setting clear performance expectations and providing ongoing feedback and coaching in support of Cooperative needs.

• Partner closely with Forecasting & Analytics function to ensure Dairy Pool decisions are informed by accurate forecasts, field intelligence, and data insights.

• Collaborate with Member Experience leadership to ensure Dairy Pool operations support a high-quality, consistent member experience.

• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, Finance, and Governance leaders to ensure end-to-end alignment from farm to market.

• Lead organizational effectiveness within the Dairy Pool, including talent development, succession planning, and capability building for future needs.

• Drive continuous improvement of core Dairy Pool processes impacting supply, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Report on key performance indicators for functional areas of oversight.

• Serve as a senior leader on the Pools leadership team, contributing to Cooperative strategy, decision-making, and change initiatives.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent the Dairy Pool in executive, member, and cross-functional forums as needed.

• Evaluate and recommend continuous improvements in areas of responsibility.

• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and enterprise initiatives.

• Coordinate and facilitate opportunities for career development and professional growth to enhance staff skills.

• Lead and chair Dairy Member Executive Committees, including active participation and support of subcommittees ensuring alignment with Cooperative strategy and member priorities.

• Attend farmer meetings, trade shows and educational meetings.

• Maintains confidential information with discretion.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or business.

• 10+ years of experience in operations management required; dairy experience required.

• Demonstrated leadership experience within dairy, agriculture, or member-based organizations.

• Strong operational acumen with the ability to translate strategy into disciplined execution.

• Deep understanding of cooperative business models and the importance of member value delivery.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.

• Project management skills preferred.

• Excellent strategic…