General Manager - Stock Yards, Chesterfield MO

US Foods•Chesterfield, MO

4d•$130,000 - $215,000

About The Position

THE STOCK YARDS STORY We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment. The General Manager supports Stock Yards to ensure the Plant(s) grow profitably and contribute to the company objectives and success.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Leadership role in Sales, Manufacturing or Production, preferably in a meat processing environment
Knowledge of FSQA, Strong P & L experience, Sales, and strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Set up and execute operational plan for Plant(s) within the stated strategies and policies of the Company.
Provide input to Stock Yards local teams and Region Vice President Stock Yards related to strategies and policies that impact managed plant(s).
Responsible for driving the plant(s) to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, yield, specification metrics, business goals and objectives.
Accountable for direction, management, and performance.
Responsible for creating relationships to drive sales to and through the broadline division teams.
Partner with Area and Region leadership to drive and support COP growth in local markets.
Partner with leadership to grow regional and national chain account opportunities.
Give extensive input to the operational excellence of the plant in terms of operations, productivity improvement, and equipment utilization.
Continuously guide local team to execution of the above and ensure that execution is according to company guidelines.
Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes, internal and external.
Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operational metrics of the plant.
Ensure that solid financial reports are produced and reviewed as appropriate.
Responsible to achieve AOP and related performance initiatives.
Motivate and lead a high performance management team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the management team not currently in place, provide mentoring and coaching to all members of the team as a cornerstone to achieving higher personal effectiveness and continuing career development.
Provide day-to-day leadership and management to a manufacturing organization that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company.
Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
Represent the company with customers, employees, the community and business partners.