General Manager

About us

The Opportunity

As the General Manager, you’ll take the lead in driving both the strategy and day-to-day success of the operation. You’ll guide business direction, oversee performance, and ensure everything runs smoothly while delivering strong results.
Just as important, you’ll build and inspire a high-performing team coaching, developing, and motivating employees to do their best work every day. Your leadership will help create a positive, accountable, and team-focused environment where people can grow and succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys making decisions that impact the business, and wants to make a real difference in a key location.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical, Dental, Vision – Eligible Day 1
• Employer‑paid life insurance & AD&D benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meals and parking
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization

How You'll Make a Difference

As General Manager, you will:

• Own the overall operational, financial, and performance results of the CSC
• Develop and execute the annual business plan and budget in alignment with regional strategy
• Lead short‑ and mid‑term production planning to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery of food products and services
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, cost, and service
• Ensure optimal deployment of people, equipment, materials, and capital resources
• Maintain full compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and HACCP regulations
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and engagement
• Lead, develop, and motivate a diverse workforce, including unionized teams where applicable
• Partner closely with Sales, Culinary, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders
• Initiate and manage capital projects to support growth and operational excellence
• Ensure all customer contracts, company standards, and delivery commitments are consistently met

What We’re Looking For in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience
• 10+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership experience
• Proven success leading large, multi‑department operations
• Experience in food manufacturing, processing, or regulated environments strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Strong financial acumen and budget ownership experience
• Ability to lead through complexity, change, and high operational pressure
• Demonstrated success building strong teams, managing labor relations, and engaging union workforces
• Excellent communication, decision‑making, and leadership presence
• Track record of exceeding corporate expectations and driving performance improvement