Head of Operations

As a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of agriculture, health, and sustainability, your role will be crucial in driving innovation and growth while embracing a startup mindset. Your expertise in food innovation will be instrumental in catapulting the company's efforts from a food sciences standpoint. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Leadership:** - Develop and implement a comprehensive business strategy aligned with the mission of bridging climate-resilient agricultural practices and preventative healthcare through food. - Drive the long-term vision and establish a clear roadmap for achieving sustainable growth and market leadership. - **Operational Management:** - Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring that all departments work cohesively to meet business objectives. - Drive operational excellence by optimizing production processes, maintaining product quality, and achieving financial goals. - **Innovation & Product Development:** - Champion innovation in millet-based nutrition, fortification techniques, and sustainable food processing technologies. - Lead efforts in food sciences to develop and launch innovative products that set new benchmarks in the industry. - **Partnerships & Market Expansion:** - Build strategic partnerships with regenerative farming cooperatives, healthcare institutions, and key industry stakeholders. - Identify and penetrate new markets to expand the company's footprint in both domestic and international markets. - **Financial Management:** - Establish financial goals and ensure sound financial planning and risk management to maintain healthy cash flows and profitability. - Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising on quality or sustainability. - **Team Leadership & Culture Building:** - Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning across all levels of the organization. - Mentor and develop the leadership team, fostering an environment that encourages innovative thinking and agility. - **Stakeholder Engagement:** - Maintain transparent communication with the board, investors, and stakeholders regarding the company's performance and strategic priorities. - Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the company's mission at industry events, conferences, and public forums. **Qualifications & Experience:** - Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the F&B or AgriTech industry. - Experience in startups or scaling businesses is highly desirable. - Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture practices, food fortification, and preventative healthcare principles. - Deep experience in food innovation, with a track record of driving breakthroughs in product development and food sciences. - Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. - Exceptional financial acumen and experience in P&L management. - Passion for health, nutrition, and sustainability, with a willingness to embrace a mission-driven approach.,