the client is seeking a General Manager to accelerate growth and support an ambitious expansion effort at a brewery. This turnaround-focused role emphasizes strong leadership and operational expertise to improve productivity, performance, and overall organizational effectiveness. The General Manager will work closely with the board of directors to help shape short-term and long-term plans that position the business for sustained success.
Key responsibilities include collaborating with the board to set operational efficiency and productivity goals, identifying and driving cost reductions and performance improvements, and improving efficiency through process analysis and cross-department collaboration. The role will oversee production, purchasing, and sales to ensure departmental goals align with company leadership expectations, while implementing policies and procedures to enhance day-to-day operations and customer satisfaction. The General Manager is also expected to ensure adherence to company policies and applicable laws and regulations and to represent the organization positively to employees, customers, industry stakeholders, and the community.
The ideal candidate will have proven senior management experience in mainline brewing operations or a similar dynamic environment, along with a demonstrated operational track record of improving performance and reducing costs. Additional qualifications include strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; familiarity with industry regulations and legal guidelines; budget and business plan development experience; and effective negotiation abilities. The client expects the General Manager to be able to analyze performance metrics, support operational process planning for maximum efficiency, streamline structures and roles to increase speed and effectiveness amid shifting demands, and communicate new directives clearly across management and staff.