General Manager
Manistee, Michigan, USA
165000-195000
Job Description

This role is pivotal in overseeing the operations of a smaller plant with a dedicated team of approximately 100 employees. (small plant)
As a General Manager, you will be responsible for managing and directing facility operations, implementing strategies for safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will play a crucial role in achieving operational efficiency, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Oversight & Strategy: Plan and coordinate facility operations, engaging in strategic discussions with the Director-Evap Operations on safety, manufacturing, reliability, capital investment, and more to optimize the facility's footprint and performance.

• Financial & CAPEX Management: Develop and monitor annual operating and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring alignment with long-range plans while guiding teams to meet financial targets.
• Production & Inventory: Establish and execute production plans to meet forecasted volumes, optimizing inventory to minimize working capital while maintaining accurate production and shipment estimates.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance efficiency and reduce costs by analyzing production methods, processes, and personnel utilization to drive operational excellence.
• Safety, Security & Compliance: Ensure maximum safety, implement security standards, and maintain compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintenance & Reliability: Oversee cost-effective maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• People Leadership: Direct facility management, including hiring, training, career development, and employee relations, fostering a motivated and skilled workforce.
• Quality & Sustainability: Support and improve programs for product quality, environmental performance, and sustainability, recommending policies to uphold high standards.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering (Master’s preferred) or a related technical degree/equivalent experience.
• Experience: At least 10 years in manufacturing or mining, with a minimum of 5 years in mining/production/technical/maintenance management; 5+ years of site management experience preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership, analytical skills, problem-solving, and project management, with expertise in design, technical skills, and customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective oral and written communication, cross-functional teamwork, interpersonal skills, and change management.
• Strategic & Innovative: Demonstrates business acumen, strategic thinking, continuous improvement, delegation, and innovation.
• Food grade manufacturing experience- must have

We will consider candidates who have strong operations leadership with manufacturing/maintenance experience within CPG, who are currently site/plant/general manager.

With regards to education, we are looking for someone with Maintenance experience with an engineering degree.  For example, experience in roles such as a Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Manager

 

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Brand recognition, great team, small plant 100 employees- but still very visible to corporate company.