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General ManagerChefs' Warehouse • Columbus, OH, US
General Manager

General Manager

Chefs' Warehouse • Columbus, OH, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

General Manager

The General Manager will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements, and driving financial performance. This role requires a strong background in production management, food safety, and people leadership within the meat or food processing industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Strategy
  • Provide overall leadership and direction to ensure efficient, safe, and profitable operations.
  • Develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve company goals and growth targets.
  • Foster a sales focused operation with a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety

Operations Management

  • Oversee daily processing, cutting, packaging, and distribution activities.
  • Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining yield, efficiency, and quality standards.
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to throughput, downtime, and waste.
  • Coordinate maintenance and upgrades to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Food Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, HACCP, and other relevant regulations.
  • Maintain and enforce sanitation, hygiene, and quality assurance programs.
  • Lead facility audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Financial Management

  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
  • Control costs related to labor, raw materials, and overhead while maximizing profitability.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms.
  • Manage weekly price lists for all sales
  • People & Workforce Development

  • Hire, train, and retain skilled employees across all levels of the facility.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
  • Build training programs to enhance workforce skills in safety, food handling, and equipment operation.
  • Promote employee engagement, development, and retention.
  • Supply Chain & Customer Relations

  • Oversee raw material procurement and finished goods distribution.
  • Manage relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and key customers.
  • Resolve customer concerns regarding product quality or delivery.
  • Health, Safety & Environment

  • Enforce workplace health and safety standards to protect employees.
  • Monitor and reduce environmental impact, including waste management and sustainability initiatives.
  • Lead investigations into incidents and ensure corrective measures are implemented
  • Continuous Improvement

    Drive operational improvements through lean manufacturing and process optimization.

    Research and adopt new technologies and innovations to enhance productivity and quality.

    Stay current with industry trends and competitor practices.

    Working Conditions

    Full-time, on-site leadership role.

    Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to cold storage and processing areas.

    Occasional extended hours, weekends, or holiday shifts as required by operations.

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