General Manager, MI
hace 1 día
Benton Harbor
Job DescriptionDescription: Title: General Manager Reports To: Regional VP of Operations Location: Benton Harbor, MI Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt COMPANY SUMMARY Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike. POSITION SUMMARY The position of General Manager for Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC is located in Benton Harbor, MI at our fully integrated facility. This is an all-encompassing position that is important to the continued success of the company. This position exhibits strong communication and leadership. Overseeing all aspects of the operations while working closely with Pero Family Farms Corporate Supply, Operations, Distribution, and Sales Teams. Requirements: JOB OVERVIEW • Oversee daily/weekly schedules and shifts., • Will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all costs associated with the Benton Harbor, MI regional facility including: the facility, equipment, production, supplies, and transportation., • Accountable for general management of Benton Harbor, MI regional facility: Production, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supervision of employees., • Will work closely with the Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external third-party audits performed on a regular basis and to ensure all areas follow OSHA Guidelines and Primus Lab requirements., • Will ensure all Famous (Warehouse Management System) procedures are followed and documented., • Participate as a member of the company product recall team., • Comply, maintain and enforce all company policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)., • Ensure safety is the cornerstone of the operational facility, characterized by high operator awareness and involvement, and results in zero lost or accidents., • Assure good housekeeping and organization is in place in the operational facility., • Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations., • Communicate with Legal Counsel and safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other governmental regulations., • Ensure order fulfillment, product traceability, and product quality measures are being met daily., • Will be responsible for the training of personnel on proper use of equipment., • Participate in operational problems resolution., • Prepare an annual budget and schedule expenditures., • Ensure preventive/predictive maintenance systems is routinely used to plan/schedule equipment and facility maintenance., • Track vendor pricing and service levels., • Develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures; follow SOP’s for all manufacturing operations (receiving product, equipment utilization, production, inventory management or shipping)., • Meet or exceed labor budget KPI’s such as labor cost, per pound, bags per minute, etc., • Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment., • Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents on-site., • Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints., • Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline direct reports., • Communicate job expectations; communicate effectively at staff meetings, conduct employee reviews, etc., • Direct Reports: Operations Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, • Primarily a production floor and office-based role, with frequent presence on-site to oversee operations., • Standard business hours apply, though extended hours, early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required to meet operational goals., • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with responsibility for overall operational efficiency, product quality, safety, and profitability., • Frequent interaction with production staff, QA/QC teams, supply chain, procurement, and senior management., • Exposure to production and warehouse environments, including refrigeration, cutting lines, packaging areas, and industrial equipment., • May require occasional travel to supplier sites, customer facilities, or other company locations., • Requires strict adherence to safety protocols, food safety standards (HACCP, FSMA, GMPs), and company policies., • Exposure to chemical components such as chlorine, etc., • Ability to stand, walk, and move around production and warehouse areas for extended periods., • Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of moderate weights (typically 25–50 pounds) when handling samples, documents, or equipment., • Manual dexterity for handling tools, paperwork, or monitoring equipment., • Ability to bend, reach, kneel, or climb when accessing production areas, storage, or machinery., • Vision (corrected or uncorrected) sufficient for inspecting operations, reviewing reports, and monitoring production., • Hearing and speech ability sufficient for clear communication with staff, management, and external contacts., • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus., • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a leadership role within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry., • Proven experience as a General Manager or in a similar leadership role., • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management., • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Proficient in financial management and budgeting., • 401(k), • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.