Job Description

As Kalmbach Feeds continues to grow, we are looking for passionate, industrious Team Members that live our values, help us develop new ideas, serve our customers, improve our processes, build our teams, and enhance our growth. The Chief of Staff at Kalmbach Feeds will partner directly with our President on key strategic initiatives with a strong focus on acquisitions. This position will play a crucial role in the growth and success of our Company and requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, business acumen, and leadership skills. Serving in this role is an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth within a rapidly growing organization with an amazing culture and great people.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with Company President and Executive Team to drive profitable growth.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the President, providing research and financial modeling to drive key insights.
• Lead and oversee special projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and continued alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Assist in the development and execution of acquisition strategies, including identifying potential targets, conducting due diligence (including financial analysis), and developing integration plans.
• Represent the President in meetings and events as needed.
• Manage the President’s schedule, including arranging meetings, coordinating travel, and preparing materials.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between the President and various teams within and outside the organization.
• Follow up with executive team on strategic initiatives and help drive accountability.
• Monitor effectiveness of business strategies through key performance indicators (KPI’s) and drive the use of KPI’s throughout the organization.
• Conduct research and analysis to support strategic planning.
• Analyze market trends and conduct research to provide applicable data / guidance to senior leaders regarding key business decisions.

The Right Candidate:

• Education – B.S. in applicable field (e.g. Engineering, Finance, Management…).
• MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience – extensive experience not required; strong drive to contribute and grow is a must; desirable experiences include consulting, finance, investment banking, private equity, project management…; interest in / prior experience with acquisitions critical.
• Strong desire to grow, both personally and professionally.
• Ability to quickly build relationships and gain trust and confidence of others.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to develop and utilize data to define initiatives and drive projects.
• Proven adeptness to facilitate seamless internal communications while building strong working relationships.
• Capacity to lead strategic initiatives and special projects, make informed decisions, and drive consensus among Team Members.
• Confirmed proficiency to delegate tasks effectively, providing clear direction and empowering Team Members to take greater responsibility.
• Discernable expertise to generate a shared commitment to the organization, build engagement, and encourage ownership of the company's mission, goals, and values.

About the Company: Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for over six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes innovative technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products and customer solutions. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at ( and ).

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in the first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• On Staff Life Coach
• Access to Beachfront Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check are required.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business success and a strong desire to grow, we invite you to apply for the Chief of Staff position at Kalmbach Feeds. [Only qualified candidates will be contacted.]

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