Manufacturing General Manager

A Fortune 100 retail client in the Anderson, SC area is seeking a Manufacturing General Manager to support their bakery manufacturing facility. This resource will be responsible for leading, implementing, and overseeing the execution of site strategies, processes, systems, and productivity. Other daily responsibilities include:

Lead plant of high-level complexity strategically to align the business, people and safety practices to achieve key metrics
Apply knowledge of how current technologies, regulations and vendor/supplier dynamics are impacting the business
Maintain and operate plant at established levels of Safety, Quality, and Reliability; ensure high program visibility and effectiveness while adhering to Corporate and division guidelines and standards
Utilize measurement tools and data analytics to deliver overall business plan
Collaborate with retail partners to improve service
Serve as site representative in dealing with governmental agencies / NGOs, suppliers, and vendors
Prepare annual operating budgets
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce and/or distribute safe, quality foods and other merchandise that meet regulatory and company requirements
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of all company systems and processes
Strategically manage workforce needs to meet site business objectives
Develop top talent and oversee succession management
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Travel independently to other site locations

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Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years as a plant manager or general manager
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with budgeting/P&L, scheduling, vendor management, and overall site leadership
- TPM environment experience


Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Supply chain expertise
- Quality assurance experience
- Experience managing both union and non-union
- HACCP certification
- Bakery industry expertise


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.