General Manager

General Manager – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Salary $170,000 - $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Paid Relocation to the Midwest

Our client manufactures a food product with a steady market demand! Actively recruiting an experienced General Manager to lead the next chapter of growth. This is a non union, 3 shift plant that is investing in leadership committed to doubling revenue and driving best in class performance.

As the General Manager, you’ll report to C-level and have full responsibility for all aspects of the business - driving the strategy, performance, and culture of the entire facility, with accountability for full P&L ownership, creating a 3–5 year strategic roadmap, and cross functional alignment across Finance, Sales, Operations, HR, and Distribution. The General Manager will also partner closely with the Corporate Sales team to support customer relationships and commercial initiatives.

As the General Manager, your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead and execute the long term strategic plan for this plant

• Own full P&L performance and implement strategies to support revenue growth

• Champion lean operations, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency

• Guide cross functional teams in Finance, Sales, HR, Operations, and Distribution

• Shape sales and pricing strategies in alignment with national commercial teams

• Provide strong leadership to direct reports

• Foster an engaged, high performance workforce and collaborative culture

• Travel up to 20%

Minimum qualifications for this General Manager’s position:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• At least 10 years of manufacturing experience in food/beverage

• At least 4 years as a senior management team member

• Proven P&L ownership experience

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship building skills

TO APPLY: Email your resume Jeannie@austinallen.com in MS Word or PDF.

* All Interview, relocation, & fee expenses paid by hiring companies. Hiring companies offer excellent compensation packages, benefits, and, where available, generous relocation assistance or packages.

Areas of Specialization...

* Engineering * Six Sigma Black Belts * Accounting * Distribution * Human Resources

* Materials / Purchasing * Quality Engineers & Managers * Manufacturing Management