General Manager in Weston, Oregon - #72556 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72556

General Manager
Our client is seeking a General Manager to lead a manufacturing facility focused on operational excellence, employee safety, product quality, and continuous improvement. This individual will oversee all aspects of plant operations while developing high-performing teams, driving business performance, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong operational expertise, a commitment to workplace safety, and a proven ability to build collaborative, results-driven teams.

This role is on-site in Weston, Oregon.

General Manager Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for plant operations, including production, quality assurance, maintenance, warehousing, and supply chain functions.
• Develop and mentor management teams while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational performance by improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost management initiatives.
• Champion workplace safety programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Oversee food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance to maintain high operational standards.
• Partner with corporate and regional leadership to align facility objectives with broader business strategies.
• Manage facility budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation to achieve operational goals.
• Evaluate and recommend capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements that enhance productivity and safety.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to support production planning, inventory management, shipping, and logistics operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to drive continuous operational improvement.

General Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, or plant management environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams across production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, warehouse, and logistics functions.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale plant operations with responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operations, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety programs.
• Experience developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational results.
• Proven ability to lead through change, influence stakeholders, and build strong relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and long-term operational planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development capabilities.

Salary: $140K-$160K/year + Bonus. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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