General Manager

Job Description

Title : General Manager
Location : Bridgeton, NJ
Hire Type : Direct
Compensation : $200-250k
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Annual bonus potential
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
Must have Skill Set :

• P&L Ownership & Financial Acumen
• Manufacturing & Operations Leadership
• Strategic Business & Commercial Leadership
• Senior-Level People Leadership

Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a manufacturing-focused business with full responsibility for financial performance, operational execution, commercial strategy, and organizational leadership. This individual will own the business P&L, develop and execute strategic and operating plans, and lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, distribution, sales, and marketing.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a business-minded manufacturing executive who can balance profitability, operational performance, customer needs, and long-term growth.

Job Duties:

• Own the business P&L, including revenue, costs, profitability, budgeting, forecasting, and achievement of financial objectives.
• Develop and execute annual operating plans and long-term business strategies to drive growth and improve financial performance.
• Lead manufacturing and distribution operations while ensuring performance across quality, safety, service, productivity, and cost.
• Develop pricing strategies by evaluating customer needs, market conditions, competitive activity, and key cost drivers.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams on customer strategy, product commercialization, market opportunities, and business growth initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, growth, and process optimization.
• Identify business risks and make sound decisions regarding contracts, customers, facilities, investments, and other major business opportunities.
• Lead and develop a team of managers and senior leaders, with a focus on performance, retention, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Establish clear business priorities and communicate strategy, goals, and expectations across the organization.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, and other external business partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food, beverage, consumer products, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience with full P&L and financial responsibility for a business, business unit, or significant operation.
• 4+ years of leadership experience managing senior-level leaders and/or multiple functional departments.
• Proven track record of improving business results across areas such as profitability, quality, safety, service, and cost.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, distribution, financial management, sales, marketing, pricing, and business strategy.
• Willingness to travel approximately 5-15%.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Brian Skrzypczak


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