General Manager - Riverside Foods

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.

What You’ll Do

As General Manager, you’ll be the cornerstone of our Riverside Foods 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).

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO TWO RIVERS

Nestled along 20 miles of stunning Lake Michigan shoreline, Two Rivers is a maritime gem. From sandy beaches and scenic parks to historic downtowns and lakefront festivals, this community offers a vibrant lifestyle and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're exploring the shoreline, enjoying a local concert, or simply taking in the views, Two Rivers is a wonderful place to live and work.

Riverside Foods, a Lakeside Foods company, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities