Plant Production Manager – Milk

About the role

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the plant, including ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation, and shipping of all plant products and services (directly or via shift supervisors).
• Assist the Plant Manager and assume the role of Plant Manager in their absence.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel.
• Ensure adherence to Safeway policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develop a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork, quality, and safety.
• Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, discipline, either directly or via shift supervisors.
• Handle union grievances.
• Support the Plant Manager during union contract negotiations.
• Communicate items of interest or concern to employees and Plant Manager via written and oral communication.
• Utilize existing analytical tools to create customized category insights.
• Develop, monitor, and ensure timely completion of plant goals/action plans, both short and long term.
• Assist Plant Manager in making operational improvements to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Utilize new technology and Lean manufacturing principles and processes available to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with Safeway, Federal, and State guidelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance as appropriate (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, etc.).
• Act as process owner of the plant processes.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree in a related field; experience may substitute for education.
• 6 to 8 years in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• Minimum 3 years as a Production Supervisor.
• Dairy experience preferred; equivalent experience in food manufacturing will be considered.
• ESL and UHT experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven production background.
• Proven knowledge of operations/manufacturing/engineering/quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of specific plant operations and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of financial cost accounting and budgeting.
• Interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage and develop employees.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
• Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!).
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.