General Manager - Belgium, WI

When you join the Lakeside team, you’ll become part of our family. Since 1887 we’ve produced a diverse line of canned and frozen foods at our 13 locations. We sell our products through most major retailers, food service distributors and national restaurant chains. We’re driven to find new, innovative ways to serve our customers and our community. At Lakeside, we're committed to growing our company – and our people. And there’s a seat at the table for you.

Responsible for plant operational systems in canned and contract operations. This consists of acquisition of raw materials, product processing, warehousing, labeling, quality assurance, safety, human relations and shipping of quality finished products.

·     Direct supervision of all management personnel, indirect supervision of hourly and seasonal personnel.

·     Responsible for all decisions in plant, warehouse, and contract operations while consulting with and accountable to the Director - Eastern Region Operations.

·     Prepare and administer direct, overhead and warehouse budgets.

·     Administration of all correspondence and communications necessary to carry out company functions in sales, distribution, finance, administration, quality assurance, human resources, production, safety, energy and others that might be determined.

·     Interaction, along with subordinates, to various counterparts at Corporate level to meet company goals and strategies.

·     Recommendations to Director - Eastern Region Operations on capital programs necessary to maintain cost efficiency and to achieve Long Range and Strategic Plan.

·     Responsible for strict compliance and administration of all Company policies, rules and regulations, as well as the same for federal, state and local agencies.

·     Responsible for carrying out programs to assure Company status as a quality producer.

·     Responsible for the compliance of all government regulations and the necessary reporting requirements.

·     Knowledge of Company’s mission and goals affecting respective product and plant.

·     In the Absence of the plant quality manager, the general manager is responsible for ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements, industry regulated standards and overall food safety and quality functions. In the absence of the quality manager the general manager will also lend support to seasonal lead staff for day to day quality functions when needed.

·     Ensure all personnel follow Lakeside Foods established policies and procedures for their job as described in the training manual and orientation program.

·     May perform other duties as assigned by the Director - Eastern Region Operations.

·     A four year college degree is preferred, plus five years related experience.

·     Should have overall knowledge of plant operations and equipment, plus previous experience in a supervisory capacity.

All employees of Lakeside Foods are committed to continuous improvement and serving our Lakeside customers. As part of our team, you’ll work individually and with your department to live Lakeside’s Standards of Conduct. You’ll clearly and visibly demonstrate teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business interactions. We promise our employees a culture that values mutual respect and different points of view and leaders who develop and execute clear, aligned action plans. We enjoy being creative, productive and working together.