General Manager - PC

Lakeside Foods • Manitowoc, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.
An Opportunity Created Through Growth and Internal Advancement
Are you a strategic operations leader with a passion for safety, quality, and team development? Lakeside Foods is excited to announce an opening for General Manager at our Manitowoc Packaging Facility—a high-impact role responsible for leading packaging operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
This opportunity was made possible by our commitment to developing talent from within. The previous incumbent was promoted internally following a successful career at Lakeside, continuing our tradition of growth and advancement. Now, we’re looking for the next leader to build on that legacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations, with progressive leadership roles.
• 5+ years managing cross-functional teams including packaging, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Experience managing warehouse, shipping, and logistics functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop management teams across packaging, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Oversee all aspects of packaging operations including scheduling, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and logistics coordination.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, government regulations, and food safety standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on both plant safety and employee well-being, including oversight of safety training, audits, and incident prevention.
• Collaborate with corporate and regional leadership to align operations with strategic goals.
• Administer budgets and recommend capital improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Support and enforce programs that maintain Lakeside’s reputation as a high-quality, safe food producer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees