Flora Food Group · 20 hours ago
Chief of Staff - Strategy and Transformation
Hackensack, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yrFlora Food Group is a global branded food champion offering natural and nutritious food products. The Chief of Staff will support strategic planning, oversee key projects, and ensure operational efficiency while acting as a liaison between top management and stakeholders.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingNutritionWholesale
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Analysis: Assisting in formulating the company’s strategic direction and supporting tactical initiatives. This involves market research, analyzing business performance, and helping set long-term goals through our operating master plan and must-win battle process
Project Management: Overseeing key projects and initiatives (e.g., Leading Supply Chain / Operations SteerCo). Ensuring that projects align with the company’s goals and are completed on time and within budget
Communication and Liaison: Acting as a point of contact between top management and employees or other stakeholders. This includes communicating strategic decisions and plans, and ensuring smooth information flow. Also supporting external stakeholders' events (e.g, industry events and panels)
Operational Support: Streamlining operational processes and ensuring efficiency. This could involve working end-to-end across all functions of the business
Leadership and Team Development: Providing leadership and direction to teams. This may include mentoring staff, overseeing team dynamics, and encouraging professional development
Financial Oversight: Assisting with budgeting and financial planning. Involves a monthly President letter summary, which includes cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting
Market Research and Analysis: Keeping up-to-date with market trends in the food and beverage industry, understanding consumer preferences, and advising on product development or improvement
Compliance and Quality Control: Ensuring that all company operations comply with industry standards and regulations, particularly concerning food safety and quality
Crisis Management: Handling unexpected issues and crises, such as supply chain disruptions or public relations challenges
Executive Support: Directly supporting the General Manager, President, or other executives with daily administrative tasks, decision-making processes, and schedule management
Qualification
Required
Degree in Business Management, Economics
Must have similar working experience
Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off- campus)
Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective presentation skills
Ability to give/receive constructive feedback
Preferred
MBA a plus
Benefits
High exposure to the General Manager and President of NA and the rest of the NA executive leadership team
Part of a highly motivated team, working in a fast-paced environment, and contributing to the transformation of the largest plant-based company in the world
A unique job, incomparable to others, with a truly global scope and a variety of challenges
Company
Flora Food Group
Flora Food Group produces and sells butter, spread, cream, and cheese.
Founded in 2018
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Jacobsen
Chief Financial Officer -US
Brian Orlando
Chief Marketing Officer, Americas
Recent News
2025-11-07
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