Vice President-Administration

American Crystal Sugar Company is looking for a motivated, executive leader to join our team as the Vice President of Administration, located at our Corporate Office in Moorhead. This position will plan, install and direct the Administrative departments to include leading the strategy of Human Resources, Labor Relations, Workforce Development, Communication, Safety and Information Technology.

The principal accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develops initiatives and programs that lead and promote a strong positive work culture through living out the Company Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability.

• Oversees the corporate Human Resource group, ensuring the development of human resource policies and programs. Programs include business objectives and manpower plans as well as providing a central focus for employee relations programs. Manages labor relations where it oversees and negotiates labor contracts with the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers, AFL-CIO, CLC.

• Develops programs which maximize the effectiveness of the Company, by focusing on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, succession planning, performance evaluation, employee engagement, training, and development.

• Ensures activities establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

• Develops policies, strategies and action plans that work to minimize industrial accidents and health hazards in compliance with OSHA regulations.

• Responsible for planning and overseeing the implementation of the Company's Ethical Sourcing Policy.

• Directs public relations activities for American Crystal to increase public awareness and further develop a favorable corporate image with shareholders, employees, and the community.

• Directs the Information Technology operation to ensure employees and shareholders are successful through the use of technology. Develops software and hardware strategies to align with American Crystal's strategic plan. Provides required technical support for networks and applications, operating and communications software and hardware to meet established needs. Leads the company's Cyber Security program.

To be successful in this position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, human resources, IT or a related field and 10 years of successful managerial experience and demonstration of leadership abilities. This position also requires a seasoned manager with strategic planning abilities. An individual with well-developed communications skills to provide leadership; develop, motivate, and direct a large staff; and collaborate effectively with peers. Master's degree and/or Senior Professional Human Resources [SPHR] certification preferred.

To apply, send cover letter and resume through Workday by Friday, June 28th. Internal and external candidates will be considered simultaneously.

An Equal Opportunity Employer