General Manager - Riverside Foods

Lakeside Foods • Manitowoc, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Riverside Foods, a Lakeside Foods company, we're committed to growing our company – and our people. When you join the Lakeside Foods team, you’ll become part of our family. Since 1887 we’ve produced a diverse line of canned and frozen foods. We sell our products through major retailers, food service distributors and national restaurant chains. We’re driven to find new, innovative ways to serve our customers and our community. And there’s a seat at the table for you.
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
Riverside Foods Facility in Two Rivers, WI—a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing packaging and production operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence and safety.

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, production, 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, production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on efficiency, food safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure 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.
• Manage 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