Our client, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM), is seeking a General Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager translates DFMs strategic plan into a explicit operational plan and represents Manitobas dairy producers provincially and nationally.

As the dairy industry evolves, this role has grown from an operational focus to a strategic mandate, balancing long-term planning with steady leadership.

The successful candidate will bring a strong business mindset and change management skills to navigate regulatory and industry shifts, along with the emotional maturity to lead a talented, tenured team while protecting DFMs culture and stakeholder trust.

This is a role built for the long game, where results and relationships are built over years, not quarters.

Responsibilities will include:



Executing DFMs strategic plan and leading development of a concrete operational plan Getting to know the team and organization, guiding priorities and workloads Protecting and strengthening DFMs culture Serving as the face and voice of DFM within the province, the Western Milk Pool and national discussions Building strong relationships with Western Canadas dairy General Managers and national counterparts Representing Manitobas interests firmly and diplomatically within the national dairy landscape Working closely with the finance leader on fiscal responsibility and growth opportunities Reporting regularly to the Board of Directors on results and organizational status

📌 General Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Winnipeg