General Manager

We have an outstanding career opportunity for aGeneral Managerto join a leading Company located in theChatsworth, CAsurrounding area.

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee all plant operations at its Chatsworth, CA facility. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with a proven track record of improving operations, leading teams, driving profitability, and maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards.

Important: The client is specifically seeking candidates with 10-12 years of cumulative experience in food and/or beverage manufacturing, including recent experience in the industry. Candidates must also have experience evaluating labor productivity, manufacturing costs, and operational performance.

Responsibilities :

• Operations Management

• Direct and oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved.

• Improve operational efficiency, productivity, and cost control initiatives.

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company goals.

• Monitor plant performance metrics and drive continuous improvement programs.

• Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, and OSHA requirements.

• Maintain high standards of product quality and sanitation throughout the facility.

• Lead audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.

• Partner with QA and Regulatory teams to ensure customer and certification compliance.

• Financial & Budget Management

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and capital expenditures.

• Monitor labor, production, and overhead costs to maximize profitability.

• Analyze financial reports and operational KPIs to improve business performance.

• Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and supervisors.

• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Support workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning.

• Collaborate closely with HR on staffing, training, and employee relations matters.

• Supply Chain & Inventory Oversight

• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted production flow.

• Optimize inventory levels and minimize waste.

• Maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships.

• Customer & Business Development Support

• Support customer satisfaction initiatives and strategic business growth.

• Participate in customer meetings, plant tours, and operational reviews.

• Assist with new product launches and production scalability.

• Safety & Risk Management

• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

Basic Hiring Criteria :

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

• Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Strong knowledge of food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing operations.

• Proven experience managing budgets, production planning, and operational improvements.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing performance metrics preferred.

Desired Qualifications :

• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience.

• HACCP or SQF certification knowledge.

• Multi-site management experience.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance