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General Manager jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available at agricultural operations that need seasonal leadership to oversee planting, harvesting, and farm crew coordination. Employers must provide free housing, transportation, and pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, with no annual cap limiting how many positions can be filled each year.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.
An Opportunity to Lead and Make an Impact
Are you a strategic operations leader with a passion for safety, quality, and team development? Lakeside Foods is excited to announce an opening for General Manager at our Weston Plant in Oregon—a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing plant operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
This position has opened due to an internal transfer associated with a planned retirement at another Lakeside Foods plant—reflecting our ongoing focus on developing and advancing internal talent.
What You’ll Do
As General Manager, you’ll be the cornerstone of our Weston facility’s success. You will:
- Lead and develop management teams across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
- Oversee all aspects of plant operations with a focus on efficiency, food safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure strict compliance with company policies, government regulations, and food safety standards.
- Champion a proactive safety culture focused on both plant safety and employee well-being, including oversight of safety training, audits, and incident prevention.
- Collaborate with corporate and regional leadership to align operations with strategic goals.
- Manage budgets and recommend capital improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Support and enforce programs that maintain Lakeside’s reputation as a high-quality, safe food producer.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations, with progressive leadership roles.
- 5+ years managing cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
- Strong knowledge of plant operations, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Experience managing warehouse, shipping, and logistics functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Why Weston, Oregon?
Nestled in the scenic Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, Weston offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with easy access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities. Enjoy:
- Hiking, fishing, and camping in the beautiful Umatilla National Forest.
- Local charm with community events and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Close proximity to Pendleton and Walla Walla for dining, shopping, and cultural experiences.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is ready to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape the future of Lakeside Foods at our Weston Plant in Oregon.
Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.
An Opportunity to Lead and Make an Impact
Are you a strategic operations leader with a passion for safety, quality, and team development? Lakeside Foods is excited to announce an opening for General Manager at our Weston Plant in Oregon—a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing plant operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
This position has opened due to an internal transfer associated with a planned retirement at another Lakeside Foods plant—reflecting our ongoing focus on developing and advancing internal talent.
What You’ll Do
As General Manager, you’ll be the cornerstone of our Weston facility’s success. You will:
- Lead and develop management teams across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
- Oversee all aspects of plant operations with a focus on efficiency, food safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure strict compliance with company policies, government regulations, and food safety standards.
- Champion a proactive safety culture focused on both plant safety and employee well-being, including oversight of safety training, audits, and incident prevention.
- Collaborate with corporate and regional leadership to align operations with strategic goals.
- Manage budgets and recommend capital improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Support and enforce programs that maintain Lakeside’s reputation as a high-quality, safe food producer.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations, with progressive leadership roles.
- 5+ years managing cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
- Strong knowledge of plant operations, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Experience managing warehouse, shipping, and logistics functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Why Weston, Oregon?
Nestled in the scenic Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, Weston offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with easy access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities. Enjoy:
- Hiking, fishing, and camping in the beautiful Umatilla National Forest.
- Local charm with community events and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Close proximity to Pendleton and Walla Walla for dining, shopping, and cultural experiences.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is ready to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape the future of Lakeside Foods at our Weston Plant in Oregon.
Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a General Manager
Document your agricultural management credentials now
Pull together records of your supervisory experience across crop cycles, safety certifications, and any bilingual crew coordination work. H-2A visa petitions require employers to justify the specialty of the role, and your documented track record speeds that process.
Verify your role qualifies as seasonal
H-2A covers temporary or seasonal positions only. General Manager roles tied to a defined harvest window or planting season qualify, but year-round operational leadership typically does not. Review your job offer terms before the employer files.
Search H-2A employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces agricultural employers with active H-2A filing history, so you can target operations that have already navigated the DOL certification process for managerial roles rather than starting cold with employers unfamiliar with the visa.
Ask employers about their AEWR compliance
DOL sets the Adverse Effect Wage Rate by state each year. Confirm your offer letter states the AEWR or the prevailing wage for your county, whichever is higher, since underpaid offers can trigger petition denials during DOL's job order review.
Cross-check your occupation code using O*NET
The DOL filing classifies your position using a Standard Occupational Classification code. Use O*NET to confirm whether your General Manager duties align with agricultural management codes, since misclassification can delay or invalidate the employer's H-2A job order.
Confirm housing terms before the petition is filed
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets DOL standards. Get written confirmation of the housing location and type before your employer submits the petition, since housing details are reviewed during the DOL temporary labor certification stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find General Manager jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find General Manager positions at agricultural employers who have already sponsored H-2A workers. Because H-2A sponsorship requires DOL job order approval and free housing provisions, targeting employers with a proven filing record cuts the time spent educating unfamiliar hiring teams about the process.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for a General Manager?
Your employer must provide free housing that meets federal or state health and safety standards for the full duration of your authorized work period. They must also cover transportation costs from your home country to the worksite and back at the end of your contract. These obligations apply regardless of the seniority of the role.
Does a General Manager role qualify as a seasonal position under H-2A rules?
It can, but only if the position is tied to a recurring agricultural season rather than ongoing year-round operations. General Manager roles at operations with defined planting and harvest cycles typically qualify. Roles that involve continuous administrative oversight across all twelve months are harder to certify, and DOL will scrutinize the job order closely for seasonal justification.
What wage standards apply to H-2A General Manager positions?
DOL requires employers to pay whichever is higher: the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the state where work occurs, or the prevailing wage for the occupation and county determined through the OFLC Wage Search. For managerial agricultural roles, the prevailing wage often exceeds the AEWR, so you should ask your employer to run both calculations before the petition is submitted.
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