Company Description:
Avatar Natural Foods is a fast-growing food service company that distributes exclusive gourmet products from its sister brands: Yaya’s Kitchens, Tuscany Cookies, and Eat Pita. All products are crafted with all-natural ingredients, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality and wholesome food. The company operates from a 70,000-square-foot facility in Henderson, Nevada, which houses production and test kitchens for its brands. Avatar Natural Foods is an FDA-registered, USDA organic, HACCP, and GMP-certified facility, consistently meeting and exceeding industry standards. The company has earned an INC.5000 2022 award as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
Role Description:
The General Manager role is a full-time remote position responsible for overseeing day-to-day business operations and ensuring alignment with the company’s growth and quality objectives. This role includes managing cross-functional teams, coordinating production and distribution activities, and maintaining operational efficiency in collaboration with onsite leadership in Henderson, Nevada. The General Manager will develop and implement strategic plans, monitor performance metrics, manage budgets, and support continuous improvement across processes and systems. They will partner closely with brand stakeholders to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role also involves fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and supporting talent development and resource planning.
Qualifications:
Operations and leadership skills, including experience in general management, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination.
Business and strategic planning skills, such as budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and process improvement.
Food industry and compliance knowledge, including familiarity with FDA, USDA organic, HACCP, and GMP standards or similar regulatory frameworks.
Communication and collaboration skills, including clear written and verbal communication and the ability to work effectively with remote and onsite teams.
Organizational and problem-solving skills, including prioritization, decision-making, and handling multiple projects in a fast-growing environment.
Proficiency with business productivity tools and data reporting platforms; comfort with remote work technologies and digital collaboration.
Previous experience in food service, manufacturing, or CPG environments is highly beneficial.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
