Chief Executive Officer

Job Description : CEO ROME, ITALY 20-25 years experience Role is open to all national provided they meet visa eligibility which is sponsored by company to lead one of the world key multinational dairy producers. Package in the region $300,000 *Only profiles who come from a food production background leading manufacturing and sales who have led a minimum $100M business will be considered. The CEO, responsible for leading, developing, communicating, and executing the strategic plan. Full responsibility for the P&L results of this fast paced food FMCG group. Designs and executes the commercial organizational structure and works collaboratively with the board and leadership teams. Oversees processing units and execute the expansion of operations based on new product capabilities, volume, and innovation. Builds impactful relationships and rapport with strategic customers and suppliers. A commercially focused, creative executive who can look at clear channels for key growths across the retail landscape. A commercial P&L leader who has led full functions across marketing sales, HR, Finance, R&D, Ops and supply chain. The key driver is to scale up the existing business which is currently EURO 400M driving the customer focus, clients, lean operations, commercial drivers. Key drivers are maximising customer base, maximise client base, maximise product range portfolio in to retail markets. Must have 15 years of experience in the business management. 10 years at GM level leading a full P&L You must have First Hand experience of running the P&L for major FMCG businesses for a minimum of 7 years within food production Must have experience working in a wide range of multi-cultural environments. You must have experience managing medium to large sized teams with proven results. Proven experience of Overall performance and control of Factories and full responsibility of costs. Instruct and establish coordination among multiple departments involved with the Sales and , Marketing, Production, Supply Chain and Research and Development ensuring maximum performance. Experience leading products into Retail and HORECA. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Strategy •You must be aligned to the connection of the Company’s purpose and values. Must have the confidence to address inconsistencies and challenge the status quo. •Significant experience leading successful transformation and culture change initiatives. •Solutions-focused and flexible. Able to operate effectively within a changing and dynamic environment. •Strong strategic and analytical skills. Able to assess processes and outcomes by establishing solid metrics of performance. Predict the future state needs. •Lead, run and grow the business. Drive and create strategy for sales, marketing, and operations while influencing all relevant lines. •Lead and handle the business planning process; Build Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams while driving and leading strategy. Financial •Deliver financial expectations aligned with the agree business growth plan. •Full financial understanding of the P&L and ability to lead an organization to deliver results in a purpose driven manner. Operations •Oversee Manufacturing and Supply Chain leveraging existing operational capabilities and develop new capabilities to deliver growth. •Ensure the business has best in class technology, methodologies, and practices across the organization to meet existing and future customer needs. •Direct and coordinate appropriate operations metrics, process improvements and organizational changes to drive continuous improvement. Relationships •Build impactful top-level relationships internally, customers, suppliers, and industry associations. •A non-political team player who can quickly establish as a valued member of the business leadership team. Collaborate well across all functional teams. •Provide linkage between overall strategy to ensure effective communication, alignment, prioritization and implementation of agreed functional strategies. •Take a strategic approach and mindset while balancing the need to get hands-on in performing day-to-day operational work, demonstrating willingness for both, and utilizing strong commercial and analytic skills. •Lead and execute the overall business plan, successfully drive results by leading and coordinating cross functional teams within the business as a resource through influence. People •Develop and execute a strong people and organizational plan. Guide the resource allocation to the top strategic priorities. •Build a team to strengthen core and new capabilities. •Ensure that a healthy and vibrant culture is ingrained across the organization. •Lead processes and communication which drive employee engagement to enhance the organization’s performance. •Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including comprehension, effective listening and negotiating skills.

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