General Manager - WE

An Opportunity to Lead and Make an Impact

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.

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 Weston Plant in Oregon
—a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing plant operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence and safety.

This position has opened due to an internal transfer associated with a planned retirement at another Lakeside Foods plant—reflecting our ongoing focus on developing and advancing internal talent.

As General Manager, you’ll be the cornerstone of our Weston facility’s success. You will:

• Lead and develop management teams across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Oversee all aspects of plant operations with a focus on efficiency, food safety, and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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 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).

Nestled in the scenic Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, Weston offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with easy access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities. Enjoy:

• Hiking, fishing, and camping in the beautiful Umatilla National Forest.
• Local charm with community events and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Close proximity to Pendleton and Walla Walla for dining, shopping, and cultural experiences.

If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is ready to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

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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