General Manager

Our client is a rapidly expanding National Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer with a strong emphasis on food manufacturing chemicals. Established for over 40 years, the company has grown impressively and now operates more than sixty individual facilities across every state in the U.S. except Alaska. They specialize in selling and installing large chemical tanks into a variety of industrial sectors. Each tank is refilled approximately every 30 to 45 days by the local operations team, with the chemicals being blended on site. The company prides itself on a robust local presence combined with regional coordination, ensuring efficient operation and superb customer service at every location.

The Springdale, Arkansas facility is a standout within this network and serves as the Regional Headquarters for the Mid-South. This region encompasses seven individual operations. The Springdale site has maintained top performance for more than twenty years and possesses a skilled and dedicated team that includes a Sales/Account Manager team, office staff, an Operations Manager, blenders, service technicians, and drivers. Additionally, key regional functions such as HR, accounting, and executive leadership are based here, reinforcing the facility’s strategic importance. The facility has grown significantly over the past decade and is now seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead and further propel the operation toward continued success and growth.

This role centers on leadership, sales management, and operational oversight, offering substantial autonomy to build, grow, and drive results within the Springdale operation. The General Manager will be the face of the company’s brand in the Greater Springdale region, engaging with the local business and industrial communities and associations. By leveraging food and industrial contacts alongside a strong managerial background, the General Manager will drive local sales, manage account managers, and foster customer relationships to increase revenue stream and operational effectiveness.

The position entails managing a cross-functional team that includes sales, production, service, and delivery personnel. You will set strategic direction, ensure operational efficiency, and oversee general management and administrative duties. The ultimate objective is to meet and exceed operational, sales, service, and revenue goals while expanding and diversifying the customer base. The role also involves budgeting, hiring and training personnel, evaluating team performance, and maintaining exceptional service quality that surpasses customer expectations.

Overall, this is a critical leadership role within a growing company that offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary ranging from $175,000 to $200,000 annually, plus bonuses based on revenues and profits. The successful candidate will benefit from strong corporate support, comprehensive training, and a family-focused company culture. A company vehicle and fuel card are also provided, underscoring the company’s commitment to supporting its leaders on the ground.

Join a respected, established company with a robust national footprint and a top-performing regional operation. If you are a motivated, experienced professional with expertise in sales and operations management in the food or industrial sectors, confident in your ability to lead teams and grow business, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and influence a thriving operation in Springdale, Arkansas.