General Manager, MACMA

Michigan Farm Bureau•Lansing, MI

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About The Position

To manage the overall operations of the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association (MACMA) and ensure that revenue earned is sufficient to financially support MACMA operations. To establish the prices and other terms of trade which will achieve optimum returns to members from the sales of processing apples. To assist the Great Lakes Ag Labor Services (GLALS) Manager with labor-related meeting coverage and mentor GLALS field-based staff working with growers in the industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or business required, or equivalent experience may be considered.
Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in grower association activities, including crop, market, and price-related functions preferred.
Experience in working with all segments of the apple industry in the state of Michigan, the entire United States, and worldwide preferred.
Agriculture and commodity familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate prices and other terms of trade with buyers for the MACMA Processing Apple Division, achieve optimum returns to members.
Develop and maintain profitable outlets for processing apples.
Effectively utilize committee members in negotiations with buyers.
Collect, analyze, and publish all pertinent supply and demand factors for the purpose of serving as a basis for asking prices and other terms.
Present easily understood analysis to the Marketing Committee.
Acquire and maintain as members enough producers and volume of apples and asparagus to make the division a viable enterprise and maintain accreditation under P.A.344.
Administer member agreements.
Achieve members' confidence, understanding, and trust toward the divisions, MACMA, and Farm Bureau.