General manager

Are you an entrepreneurial leader looking to run a high-volume manufacturing operation as if it were your own business? We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee a flagship 60,000 sq. ft. full-service processing and distribution facility in Grand Prairie, TX.

In this role, you will hold complete P&L accountability for a facility driving over $300M in annual revenue. We foster a culture of servant leadership, empower our leaders to make decisive operational choices, and offer long-term stability with aggressive growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Direct the facility toward aggressive growth and collaborate with executive leadership on Long-Range Planning.
• P&L Ownership: Own the plant P&L; identify cost-saving efficiencies, resolve process bottlenecks, and optimize profitability.
• Team Building & Culture: Lead a total workforce of 100+ employees and 7-8 direct reports using a servant-leader approach focused on mentoring and removing barriers.
• Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day processing across meat, seafood, grinding, and specialty distribution lines.
• Decisive Execution: Make high-stakes operational and staffing decisions to maintain peak production standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of management experience, with prior success as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or Director of Operations.
• Financial Acumen: Proven track record managing a large-scale P&L ($50M+ required; $100M+ preferred).
• Industry Background: Operational background in food processing, manufacturing, or distribution (meat or seafood processing preferred).
• Leadership Style: Demonstrated servant-leadership mentality, communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

salary: $185,000 - $200,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead, manage, and drive the strategic vision of the 60,000 sq. ft. facility toward aggressive growth.
• Full P&L accountability; manage plant finances, cost drivers, and operational efficiencies like your own business.
• Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team of 100+ employees using a servant-leadership approach.
• Directly manage 7-8 operational leaders, providing clear direction, development, and support.
• Direct daily plant operations across cutting, grinding, poultry, seafood, and specialty distribution.
• Partner with corporate leadership on Long Range Planning and footprint expansion initiatives.
• Drive a collaborative facility culture centered on safety, employee support, and accountability.
• Make decisive, high-stakes operational decisions regarding production schedules and personnel.
• Identify operational leaks or bottlenecks and implement proactive solutions to maximize profitability.
• Serve as the primary leader on-site, managing facility needs across standard, night, and weekend hours.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Executive Leadership
• Servant Leadership
• Profit and Loss Management
• Plant Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Decision Making
• Food Manufacturing
• Meat Processing
• Seafood Processing
• Talent Development
• Financial Acumen
• Business Strategy
• Process Optimization
• Communication

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 10 years
• Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.