General Manager - CM

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.

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General Manager – Cher-Make Facility (Manitowoc, WI)

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 Cher-Make Facility in Manitowoc, WI—a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing packaging and production operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence and safety.

This position is available due to internal promotions and retirements, reflecting our strong commitment to developing talent and creating career growth opportunities within Lakeside Foods. Now, we’re looking for the next leader to continue that tradition and take our Cher-Make operations to the next level.

What You’ll Do

As General Manager, you’ll be the cornerstone of our Cher-Make facility’s success. You’ll:

• 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 We’re Looking For

• 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).

Why Manitowoc, WI?

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, Manitowoc offers a vibrant community with a mix of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly amenities. Enjoy:

• Scenic lakefront parks and beaches.
• A thriving arts and cultural scene, including museums and local events.
• Great dining options and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.
• Easy access to Green Bay and Milwaukee for big-city conveniences.

Manitowoc is a place where you can live well, work with purpose, and grow your career.

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Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

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