<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN">
<html>
<head>
</head>
<body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000">
<font face="Arial">The Board of the Oklahoma Food Cooperative has
decided that the time has come for the Coop to hire a full-time general
manager. Below is the basic job description. We would like to receive
resumes by December 30, 2009. They should be submitted to
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:gm@oklahomafood.coop">gm@oklahomafood.coop</a> .<br>
<br>
Also, the Financial Report page at the website has been updated with
the latest coop financial reports. They are online at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.oklahomafood.coop/finance.php">http://www.oklahomafood.coop/finance.php</a> . <br>
<br>
Please feel free to forward
this email to anyone you think might be interested in the position.<br>
<br>
Bob Waldrop, President<br>
<br>
Oklahoma Food Cooperative<br>
General Operations Manager Job Description<br>
<br>
The General Operations Manager is the public face of the Oklahoma Food
Cooperative with its members. He or she is charismatic, writes well,
and is able to inspire members to increase their participation in the
Oklahoma Food Cooperative. The General Operations Manager has a
positive vision of the future of local food in Oklahoma, and is able
and ready to help the Oklahoma Food Cooperative realize its full
potential in development of local food security. He or she is committed
to the Coop's Core Values of economic viability, environmental
sustainability, and social justice.<br>
<br>
Responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to:<br>
<br>
The Operations manager:<br>
1. Manages the operations of the Oklahoma Food Cooperative<br>
a) Manages the budget of delivery day expenditures<br>
b) Sends out reminders and communications to the membership concerning
the opening and closing of orders, producer notes, meeting
announcements and meeting minutes. <br>
2. Reports to the Board of Directors<br>
a) Management Reports<br>
3. Supervises/Manages the other members of the Management Team<br>
a) Volunteer Coordinator <br>
b) Route Coordinator<br>
c) Logistics Team (employee)<br>
d) Delivery Day Floor Manager<br>
e) Quarter Master <br>
f) Producer Assistance Technician<br>
4. Supervises contractors (HIRE AND FIRE)<br>
5. OM is responsible for all duties of the above positions when a Team
Leader is not in position<br>
<br>
OM Communication with and Counsel to the Board:<br>
1. Prepares for and participate in Board meetings.<br>
2. Prepares and Conducts the Operations meetings<br>
3. Implements Board directives and follows-up on Board concerns<br>
4. Advises and assists the Board in formulating objectives and policies<br>
5. Is a Board Member<br>
<br>
Budget and Fiscal Responsibility:<br>
1. Prepares, reviews and reports on an annual budget quarterly<br>
2. Manages, and authorizes expenditures and acquisitions within
approved budget<br>
3. Ensures appropriate asset protection through adequate insurance for
all co-op operations.<br>
Operations:<br>
1. Ensures cleanliness, safety and maintenance of the Co-op's physical
plant.<br>
2. Ensures compliance with all State, Federal and Coop applicable laws,
policies and regulations.<br>
3. Oversees expansions, moves, and major remodels, repairs and
maintenance projects<br>
4. Ensures set up and delivery day tasks are completed by delivery day.<br>
5. Maintains security of physical facilities, inventory, and records.<br>
6. Opens Op center for delivery day<br>
<br>
Planning and Leadership<br>
1. Keeps current on cooperative philosophy, local food products,
competition practices, and business trends in the natural and local
foods industry.<br>
2. Liaises with middle-managers to address department needs, reviews
reports, sets and oversees performance objectives.<br>
3. Participates in strategic planning sessions and creation of
long-term plans<br>
4. Communicates regularly with the membership regarding coop operations
and activities<br>
<br>
Human Resources (Employees and Volunteers)<br>
1. Oversees the recruitment, appointment (or hiring as appropriate),
professional development and supervision of the management team members
and cooperative staff.<br>
2. Ensures Cooperative’s organizational chart is kept up to date.<br>
3. Implements in-house and off-site training as necessary.<br>
4. Establishes and maintains channels for employee and volunteer input
and recognition.<br>
5. Ensures that the Cooperative observes local, state and federal laws
and regulations pertaining to employees and volunteers.<br>
<br>
Pay and benefit negotiation starts at $23,000/year.<br>
<br>
Resumes should be submitted to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:gm@oklahomafood.coop">gm@oklahomafood.coop</a>, by December 30th,
2009.<br>
<br>
</font>
</body>
</html>