General Manager

Are you an entrepreneurial leader looking to run a high-volume manufacturing operation as if it were your own business? We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee a flagship 60,000 sq. ft. full-service processing and distribution facility in Grand Prairie, TX.

In this role, you will hold complete P&L accountability for a facility driving over $300M in annual revenue. We foster a culture of servant leadership, empower our leaders to make decisive operational choices, and offer long-term stability with aggressive growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Direct the facility toward aggressive growth and collaborate with executive leadership on Long-Range Planning.
• P&L Ownership: Own the plant P&L; identify cost-saving efficiencies, resolve process bottlenecks, and optimize profitability.
• Team Building & Culture: Lead a total workforce of 100+ employees and 7–8 direct reports using a servant-leader approach focused on mentoring and removing barriers.
• Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day processing across meat, seafood, grinding, and specialty distribution lines.
• Decisive Execution: Make high-stakes operational and staffing decisions to maintain peak production standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of management experience, with prior success as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or Director of Operations.
• Financial Acumen: Proven track record managing a large-scale P&L ($50M+ required; $100M+ preferred).
• Industry Background:Operational background in food processing, manufacturing, or distribution (meat or seafood processing preferred).
• Leadership Style: Demonstrated servant-leadership mentality, communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Years of experience: 10 years
• Experience level: Director

salary: $185,000 - $200,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and drive the strategic vision of the 60,000 sq. ft. facility toward aggressive growth.
• Full P&L accountability; manage plant finances, cost drivers, and operational efficiencies like your own business.
• Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team of 100+ employees using a servant-leadership approach.
• Directly manage 7-8 operational leaders, providing clear direction, development, and support.
• Direct daily plant operations across cutting, grinding, poultry, seafood, and specialty distribution.
• Partner with corporate leadership on Long Range Planning and footprint expansion initiatives.
• Drive acollaborative facility culture centered on safety, employee support, and accountability.
• Make decisive, high-stakes operational decisions regarding production schedules and personnel.
• Identify operational leaks or bottlenecks and implement proactive solutions to maximize profitability.
• Serve as the primary leader on-site, managing facility needs across standard, night, and weekend hours.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Executive Leadership
• Servant Leadership
• Profit and Loss Management
• Plant Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Decision Making
• Food Manufacturing
• Meat Processing
• Seafood Processing
• Talent Development
• Financial Acumen
• Business Strategy
• Process Optimization
• Communication

Experience

• Director
• 10 years

Education

• Bachelors

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.