General Manager I

We’re seeking a General Manager I to lead a small, high‑impact operation supporting key food industry customers. This role offers the chance to drive culture, build and develop a team, and lead through change in a fast‑paced environment. Key Duties and Responsibilities Direct, recruit, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Achieve company performance goals including internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Labor to Revenue (LTR), truck turn times, and customer service standards. Review and analyze all warehouse activities and costs to drive process improvement. Collaborate with the Sales Manager on marketing and sales efforts, including planning new account strategies, prospecting new accounts, sales calls, developing and quoting rates, negotiating contracts, and closing sales. Ensure facilities maintain an excellent focus on customer service and client relationships. Monitor and control budgets, capital expenditures, material handling equipment, and space utilization to meet corporate targets. Facilitate and support initiatives that ensure proper receipt, storage, handling, and/or distribution of food to exceed Lineage safety and food quality standards as well as employee health and safety. Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. 4 years of Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field. Demonstrated proficiency in development and implementation of strategy/annual plans (budget, operational performance, SOPs, workshops, etc.), and bottom‑line cost/efficiency management. Experience with continuous improvement quality processes such as Six Sigma and/or LEAN. Experience managing, training, and developing people in operation roles. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact with internal and external customers. Ability to lead discussions, make presentations and deliver technical results to a non‑technical audience. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity. Ability to travel up to 25%. Ability to work in temperatures as low as –20°F/–25°C in cold storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry storage sites while wearing company‑provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18kg; weight may be more dependent upon facility. Comfortable with various noise levels; at times, environments may be loud. Benefits Safe, stable, reliable work environment. Medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid time off. Annual bonus eligibility. Minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year. EEO Statement Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination, unlawful harassment, and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr