Executive General Manager - Agribusiness Operations Leader

LHH

Ripon (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LHH is partnering with a growing agribusiness and manufacturing organization to recruit a General Manager. This senior leadership role oversees operational performance, profitability, safety, quality, and business growth across multiple operating divisions.

The General Manager will drive execution and ensure alignment across functions to meet customer commitments and financial objectives. The position offers a salary between $120K and $150K plus bonus, with 10+ years of progressive leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, agribusiness, processing, logistics, or other operationally intensive environments.
Demonstrated success leading multi-functional teams with responsibility for safety, quality, operational performance, and financial results.
Strong business and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasts, capital investments, and operational KPIs.
Proven ability to improve productivity, efficiency, customer service levels, and profitability.
Knowledge of safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory standards relevant to industrial operations.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple business divisions, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable daily operations.
Direct production, inventory, logistics, maintenance, and resource planning activities to meet customer demand and operational objectives.
Establish performance expectations and operational priorities while driving accountability across locations and functional teams.
Monitor key operational and financial metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve results.
Lead safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory compliance initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, improving reliability, and optimizing profitability.
Maintain full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and financial performance oversight.
Lead, develop, and mentor managers across operations, sales, procurement, accounting, maintenance, quality, and related functions.