Job Title: General Manager (Food Production/Manufacturing/Sales)
Location: Norwalk, IA
The General Manager is responsible for leading the overall performance of Produce Innovations, including operations, sales support, food safety, quality, customer satisfaction, employee development, and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing production, maintenance, HR, food safety, quality, and plant operations while helping drive business growth and operational improvement. The ideal candidate is a positive, accountable, growth-minded leader who can build strong teams, support customers, improve processes, and deliver results.
Pay: 130,000 - 160,000 Dependent on Experience What we look for:- Proven leadership experience in food production or manufacturing
- A hands-on leader who is willing to jump in and support the team when needed
- Strong operational mindset with the ability to solve problems and drive results
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple departments
- Financial and business acumen, including budgeting and P&L management experience
- Customer-focused with strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Passion for food safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
- Positive, accountable, and growth-minded leadership style
- Ability to motivate teams, build culture, and hold others accountable
- Fresh/perishable food experience and sales or product development exposure are a plus
What you'll do:- Lead the overall performance and daily operations of Produce Innovations
- Oversee production, maintenance, food safety, quality, HR, and plant operations
- Drive operational improvements focused on efficiency, labor performance, yield, and service levels
- Manage financial performance, including labor costs, operating expenses, margins, and profitability
- Build, coach, and develop strong teams across multiple departments
- Partner with customers and support business growth opportunities and product development initiatives
- Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and ensure follow-through
- Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture
- Help execute long-term business growth and operational strategies
What Success Looks Like- Driving revenue growth and improving overall profitability
- Enhancing operational performance, efficiency, and productivity across the business
- Delivering exceptional customer service and strengthening customer relationships
- Maintaining high standards for food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Building a positive, accountable, and high-performing leadership culture
- Successfully implementing operational improvement initiatives and process enhancements
- Supporting business growth through new customer partnerships and product opportunities
What you'll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
- 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
- Paid time off & Paid holidays
- Regular and constructive performance feedback
- Participate in a yearly performance-based bonus starting in the year of hire
