Vice President Corporate Affairs

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This role is responsible for overseeing all global aspects of our Corporate Affairs function, which includes: Leading and directing an integrated communications function (internal, external, and social); Advancing our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and Corporate Sustainability efforts; Designing, developing and implementing policies and programs to enhance the public reputation of the organization (including community relations); Representing the organization in various governmental and industry affairs efforts; and, ensuring each is aligned with our corporate business objectives, advancing our corporate vision, and fostering strong relationship with our external stakeholders.
This position is located in Green Bay, WI.
About our Green Bay, WI Home Office:
You'll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more.
Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Hit up a game of ping pong on your break. Or take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer's market on the scenic Fox River. You can even see Lambeau Field from our top floor.
What you'll do

• Develop and execute communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead communication efforts to keep partners engaged and informed.
• Oversee crisis communication preparedness and response.
• Drive the development and implementation of a robust ESG strategy that integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into all aspects of our business.
• Partner with leadership to set ambitious sustainability goals and track progress towards achieving them.
• Oversee reporting and disclosure of ESG performance, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Craft compelling messaging and storytelling that resonates and advances our ESG and community initiatives.
• Develop and implement community engagement programs that create positive impact.
• Foster trust and understanding between the company and the communities it operates in.
• Champion the company's commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
• Oversee government and industry relations.
• Define, manage, and implement our policy and programs to enhance the public image.
• Build and empower a team of professionals across functions like communications, government and industry relations, and community relations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Attract and retain top talent within the Corporate Affairs space.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred) in Communications, Business, Public Relations, Psychology, Legal, or related field
• Type: Work experience in Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations, Communications, Public Relations, Government relations, Legal or related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in communications, ESG, Corporate Affairs, corporate sustainability, public relations, government and industry relations, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in developing and implementing impactful communication and community relations strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience in leading crisis situations.
• Experience in developing innovative strategies for and driving the execution of them.
• Proven leadership capability and goal-oriented management style with capability to manage in a matrix style organization with international business partners.
• Develop and articulate a strategic vision for the group in the relevant areas.
• Developing effective goals, standards, and metrics to keep track of ESG and sustainability objectives.
• Experience in business process design and implementation including problem-solving, negotiations, and team building with non-direct reports.
• Demonstrate ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others.
• Travel requirement up to 25% travel (domestic and international)

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 10% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.
Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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