General Manager

Union City - Onsite
Blommer Chocolate Company (Union City Plant)
1515 Pacific Street
Union City, CA 94587, USA

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

As General Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of our food manufacturing plant operations—driving efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability. You’ll shape strategy, inspire teams, and ensure we deliver the highest standards in product and performance.

• Develop and execute the plant’s strategic plan aligned with corporate objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and implement initiatives to improve competitiveness.
• Set annual goals for production, quality, safety, and financial performance.

• Oversee all manufacturing processes including production scheduling, inventory control, and maintenance.
• Ensure optimal equipment utilization and minimize downtime through preventive maintenance programs.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets for operations, labor, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor KPIs such as cost per unit, yield, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising product quality or safety.

• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and succession planning for key roles.

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture through training and proactive measures.

• Communicate operational performance to senior leadership and corporate teams.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.

• Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Ensure robust quality control systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Note:

The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

• General office environment with majority of time using computer.
• Regular exposure to plant floor, including noise, dust, and variation in temperature (hot/cold).

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
• Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor versus office.

• Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results.
• Ensures work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness are met.
• Promote a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities.
• Instill a culture of leadership and engagement of team to achieve performance expectations.

• Experience in:
  Project management, Analytical and leadership skills, General manufacturing concepts, Advanced/ specialized manufacturing skills, Development of short and long-range goals/planning, and Development and analysis of budgets.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface and communicate verbally or in writing with personnel at all levels within the company or externally.
• Ability to establish and build trusting relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Prioritize and assess risk to the business and adapt to rapidly changing situations.
• Expected to identify, communicate/escalate, and problem-solve as issues arise.
• Understands financial and budgetary requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is preferred.
• Managers are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout…