General Manager

Orlando, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 26 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ready to lead a high-volume manufacturing operation while also driving commercial growth Our confidential client a well-established manufacturer of perishable food items is seeking a Head of Operations to oversee a production facility in the Orlando area. This is a high-impact role with full P&L ownership responsible for operational excellence customer satisfaction and top-line growth. The leader will direct a diverse cross-functional team spanning production supply chain sales and customer engagement.

In this role you will:

Lead all aspects of facility operations ensuring on-time delivery and consistently high-quality products
Own the P&L balancing cost management with sales growth initiatives and customer profitability
Partner with commercial and sales teams to strengthen customer relationships support key account initiatives and deliver on service-level commitments
Serve as a customer-facing leader in joint business planning quarterly reviews and plant tours representing the facility and brand with strategic customers
Drive profitable growth by aligning manufacturing capabilities with customer demand new product launches and category expansion opportunities
Oversee production procurement warehouse and sales functions to ensure cross-functional alignment and efficiency
Champion a culture of customer-first execution ensuring responsiveness to evolving retailer and foodservice partner needs
Develop and mentor a cross-functional leadership team fostering collaboration and accountability
Implement continuous improvement initiatives leveraging ERP systems and operational metrics to optimize output and customer service
Champion employee engagement retention and a strong safety and quality culture

Requirements:

7 years in a senior operations or plant leadership role within food manufacturing (fresh produce or perishable goods strongly preferred)
Proven success managing both operations and commercial accountabilities including direct customer interaction and sales support
Demonstrated P&L responsibility with a record of driving both cost efficiencies and revenue growth
Strong customer-facing experience ideally with national retail or foodservice accounts including joint planning and innovation alignment
Expertise leading in high-SKU short shelf-life environments with both automated and manual production
Track record of success in turnaround growth or expansion environments
Hands-on floor-engaged leadership style with strong people management skills

This is a highly visible role for a results-oriented leader who thrives in dynamic fast-paced manufacturing environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams.

If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this opportunity please contact Mitch McWilliams at

Required Experience:

Director