Interim General Manager - Food Manufacturing

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Interim General Manager - Food Manufacturing

Interim General Manager – Food Manufacturing

Location: New York, USA

Duration: 6 months

Context

We are supporting a large food manufacturing operation based in New York that is facing a critical operational and performance situation. The site employs approximately 1,000 employees and requires immediate, hands-on executive leadership.

The company is seeking an Interim General Manager to take full ownership of plant operations, stabilize performance, and drive rapid, measurable improvements across safety, quality, productivity, service, and labor relations. This is a turnaround mandate, requiring a strong on-site presence and decisive execution from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Assume full operational and P&L responsibility for the manufacturing site
Lead all on-site functions including Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and HSE
Stabilize day-to-day operations and ensure business continuity in a critical environment
Diagnose root causes of underperformance and implement rapid corrective actions
Drive improvements in safety, quality, service levels, productivity, and cost performance
Lead and manage labor relations in a unionized setting, including grievances and negotiations, in collaboration with HR
Establish clear priorities, KPIs, and daily management routines to restore execution discipline
Assess and strengthen the site leadership team; coach and reinforce frontline management
Act as the primary interface with corporate leadership and ownership, providing clear and fact-based reporting

Profile

Senior manufacturing executive with experience as a General Manager, Plant Director, or Operations VP
Strong background in food manufacturing or high-volume process manufacturing environments
Proven experience leading large operations (1000+ employees)
Demonstrated success in turnaround, stabilization, or crisis situations
Hands-on, decisive leader with a strong shop-floor presence
Comfortable taking full operational control and driving rapid change
Prior interim or transformation leadership experience is a strong asset

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