Assistant General Manager

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

 

Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:

Our Assistant General Manager offers a team-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for plant operational systems in canned, field and warehouse operations.  This consists of acquisition of raw materials, agricultural planning, product processing, quality assurance, safety, human relations and shipping of quality-finished products.

 

What You'll Get:

At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Lakeside family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

 

Comprehensive Benefits:

• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing  and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

 

Work-Life Integration:

• Educational & professional development assistance
• Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship program
• Career growth opportunities
• Internships/apprenticeships

 

What You'll Do:

• Direct supervision of all management personnel with assistance and guidance from the General Manager; indirect supervision of hourly and seasonal personnel.
• Assist with all decisions in plant, field, and warehouse operations while consulting with and accountable to the General Manager and Director of Operations.
• Design, implement and oversee various continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency, quality and safety for the plant while working with the General Manager on the best allocation of resources.

 

What You'll Bring:

• A four year college degree is preferred, plus five years related experience.
• Knowledge of plant operations and equipment, plus previous experience in a supervisory capacity.

 

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO NEW RICHMOND

Located 29 miles from Saint Paul, MN and 37 miles from Minneapolis, MN New Richmond is known for its breathtaking scenery. Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody!