Position Title: Vice President Milk Division

Reports To: CEO- Cayuga Marketing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Grade: 15

Pay Range: $185,000-$280,000

Position Overview:

The Vice President, Milk Division is responsible for the effective management of raw milk procurement, milk balancing, transportation logistics, customer relationships, and operational coordination across Cayuga Marketing's milk network. This position serves as a key operational and commercial leader within the Milk Division, working closely with farmer-owners, customers, milk haulers, processing facilities, and internal business partners to ensure the efficient collection, movement, utilization, and marketing of raw milk throughout the Northeast.

The VP will develop and execute strategies that maximize the value of member milk, optimize transportation and balancing activities, support plant performance, maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements. This role requires a combination of dairy industry knowledge, commercial judgment, operational discipline, financial acumen, relationship management, and leadership capability. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable working with farmer-owners and customers, analyzing milk flows and financial results, coordinating with plant and transportation operations, and responding to changing market and operational conditions.

The VP will work collaboratively with leadership across Cayuga Marketing and Cayuga Milk Ingredients to support the organization's goals of maximizing member value, maintaining operational excellence, and delivering reliable service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Milk Marketing, Procurement & Balancing
• Transportation & Milk Movement Logistics
• Plant Operations & Operational Coordination
• Financial Management & Business Performance
• Farmer-Owner & Customer Relations
• Regulatory, Quality & Compliance
• Leadership & Organizational Development

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Dairy Science, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in dairy, agriculture, food manufacturing, milk marketing, transportation, supply chain, or related industries.

Compensation:

At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.