Packaging Manufacturing General Manager: Growth & Ops

DSJ Global; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Packaging Manufacturer in Central California seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume manufacturing operation. You will drive profitability, oversee safety, quality, production, and workforce development while coordinating with sales and support teams to deliver exceptional customer value.

The role requires a strategic, hands-on leader with a proven track record in P&L management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience managing manufacturing operations and business performance.
• Proven experience overseeing budgets, financial performance, and operational metrics in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for a manufacturing business unit, ensuring achievement of financial, operational, and strategic objectives.
• Maintain strong safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.
• Develop and execute strategies to support growth, profitability, customer retention, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Change leadership

Customer focus

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering background

Operations Management

Job description

Confidential Packaging Manufacturer in Central California seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume manufacturing operation. You will drive profitability, oversee safety, quality, production, and workforce development while coordinating with sales and support teams to deliver exceptional customer value.

The role requires a strategic, hands-on leader with a proven track record in P&L management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.