General Manager - Distribution & Contract Packing Operations

Hunter Recruitment Advisors (HRA); Cochran (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics in Cochran, GA seeks a strategic General Manager to lead a 500,000 sq. ft. distribution and contract packing operation. You will drive warehouse, production, inventory, safety, quality, and customer service across seven accounts.

This executive role offers full P&L responsibility, relocation assistance, and a clear path for growth within a high-visibility organization near the Cochran area.

Qualifications

• Proven General Manager or senior operations leader with P&L ownership.
• Experience overseeing large-scale warehouse, distribution, or contract packaging operations.
• Strong labor planning and workforce management skills.
• Hands-on leader with a sense of urgency and ability to develop managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse, contract packaging, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations.
• Own site-level financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, labor management, and margin improvement.
• Develop managers and frontline teams while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure exceptional customer service while balancing profitability.
• Drive safety, quality, inventory accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Utilize KPIs and data-driven decision making to improve productivity and overall business performance.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and customer stakeholders to support business growth.

Job description

General Manager - Distribution & Contract Packing Operations

Cochran, GA (Relocation Available)

$100,000-$120,000 Salary

Full-Time | Executive Leadership Opportunity

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics is seeking a strategic, results-driven General Manager to lead one of our largest and most visible operations in Cochran, Georgia. This leader will oversee a 500,000 sq. ft. distribution and contract packaging facility, manage operations supporting 7 customer accounts, and drive performance across warehouse, production, inventory, safety, quality, and customer service functions.

Reporting to the Operations Director, this is a high-impact leadership opportunity with significant visibility across the organization and a clear path for future growth. Located approximately 40 minutes from corporate headquarters, this operation is a critical part of Gilmer's continued expansion. Candidates must live in or relocate to the greater Cochran, Georgia area.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Executive-level leadership role with full operational responsibility
• Own the performance of a 500,000 sq. ft. facility serving multiple major customers
• Full P&L ownership and direct impact on profitability and growth
• High visibility with senior leadership and future advancement potential
• Opportunity to develop leaders, build culture, and drive operational excellence
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

What You'll Do

• Lead all warehouse, contract packaging, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations.
• Own site-level financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, labor management, and margin improvement.
• Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and frontline teams while creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure exceptional customer service while balancing operational execution and profitability.
• Drive safety, quality, inventory accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across the facility.
• Utilize KPIs and data-driven decision making to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall business performance.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and customer stakeholders to support business growth.

What We're Looking For

• Proven General Manager, Plant Manager, Distribution Center Manager, or senior operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success owning facility P&L performance and improving profitability.
• Experience leading large-scale warehouse, logistics, contract packaging, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong labor planning, workforce management, and operational execution skills.
• Hands-on leader with a strong floor presence and sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to develop managers, build high-performing teams, and hold teams accountable.
• Experience driving change, implementing process improvements, and leading through growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, co-pack, or CPG environments.
• Experience with WMS, ERP systems, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and inventory management.
• Food-grade, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or contract packaging experience strongly preferred.

Take Ownership. Drive Results. Build the Future.

This is more than a General Manager role. It's an opportunity to lead a critical operation, influence business performance, develop future leaders, and play a key role in Gilmer's continued growth.

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.