General Manager

General Manager

A fully-integrated agriculture company is seeking a General Manager to join their expanding operations based in Michigan. This is an all-encompassing position that is important to the continued success of the company. This position exhibits strong communication and leadership. Overseeing all aspects of the operations while working closely with Corporate Supply, Operations, Distribution, and Sales Teams.

Position Overview

• Oversee daily/weekly schedules and shifts.
• Will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all costs associated with the MI regional facility including: the facility, equipment, production, supplies, and transportation.
• Accountable for general management of MI regional facility: Production, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supervision of employees.
• Will work closely with the Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external third-party audits performed on a regular basis and to ensure all areas follow OSHA Guidelines and Primus Lab requirements.
• Will ensure all Famous (Warehouse Management System) procedures are followed and documented.
• Participate as a member of the company product recall team.
• Provide leadership and direction for facility personnel such as: Motivation, Evaluation, Guidance, Employee Relations' Issues, and Attendance.

Safety, Health and Quality

• Comply, maintain and enforce all company policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure safety is the cornerstone of the operational facility, characterized by high operator awareness and involvement, and results in zero lost or accidents.
• Assure good housekeeping and organization is in place in the operational facility.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Communicate with Legal Counsel and safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
• Initiate corrective actions to audit deficiencies.

Manufacturing

• Ensure order fulfillment, product traceability, and product quality measures are being met daily.
• Will be responsible for the training of personnel on proper use of equipment.
• Participate in operational problems resolution.
• Prepare an annual budget and schedule expenditures.
• Ensure preventive/predictive maintenance systems is routinely used to plan/schedule equipment and facility maintenance.
• Track vendor pricing and service levels.
• Develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures; follow SOP's for all manufacturing operations (receiving product, equipment utilization, production, inventory management or shipping).
• Meet or exceed labor budget KPI's such as labor cost, per pound, bags per minute, etc.
• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
• Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents on-site.
• Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
• Minimize shrinkage of product and maximize yield

Workforce Management

• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline direct reports.
• Communicate job expectations; communicate effectively at staff meetings, conduct employee reviews, etc.
• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues.

Direct & Indirect Reports

• Direct Reports: Operations Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance Manager
• Indirect Reports: Shipping, Transportation, Quality Control, Human Resources, & Purchasing.

Qualifications/Experience Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a leadership role within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience as a General Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.

**Salary Range: $150-$200K, Bonus, Full Benefits, 401K, Relocation Assistance, and more.

*Actual placement within compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.