General Manager (Union City) Job at Blommer Chocolate Company, Union City, CA

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  • Blommer Chocolate Company
  • Union City, CA

Job Description

Union City - Onsite
Blommer Chocolate Company (Union City Plant)
1515 Pacific Street
Union City, CA 94587, USA

Description

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

As General Manager, youll lead all aspects of our food manufacturing plant operationsdriving efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability. Youll shape strategy, inspire teams, and ensure we deliver the highest standards in product and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

  • Develop and execute the plants strategic plan aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and implement initiatives to improve competitiveness.
  • Set annual goals for production, quality, safety, and financial performance.

Operations Management

  • Oversee all manufacturing processes including production scheduling, inventory control, and maintenance.
  • Ensure optimal equipment utilization and minimize downtime through preventive maintenance programs.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets for operations, labor, and capital expenditures.
  • Monitor KPIs such as cost per unit, yield, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
  • Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising product quality or safety.

Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and staff.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct performance reviews and succession planning for key roles .

Health, Safety & Environment

  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and environmental standards.
  • Promote a zero-incident safety culture through training and proactive measures.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Communicate operational performance to senior leadership and corporate teams.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

  • Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
  • Ensure robust quality control systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Physical Requirements:

  • General office environment with majority of time using computer.
  • Regular exposure to plant floor, including noise, dust, and variation in temperature (hot/cold).

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:

  • Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
  • Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor versus office.

Performance Expectations:

  • Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results.
  • Ensures work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness are met.
  • Promote a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities.
  • Instill a culture of leadership and engagement of team to achieve performance expectations.

Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Experience in: Project management, Analytical and leadership skills, General manufacturing concepts, Advanced/ specialized manufacturing skills, Development of short and long-range goals/planning, and Development and analysis of budgets.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface and communicate verbally or in writing with personnel at all levels within the company or externally.
  • Ability to establish and build trusting relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Prioritize and assess risk to the business and adapt to rapidly changing situations.
  • Expected to identify, communicate/escalate, and problem-solve as issues arise.
  • Understands financial and budgetary requirements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education:

  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is preferred.
  • Managers are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer.
  • Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role.
  • Career progression would align to operations and plant leadership needs.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. The base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. The actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, education, certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Salary Range $215K-250K

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
  • 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday.

Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms

Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area,

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