Production Manager

Why Choose Us

Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. We are looking for someone who wants to make an impact, 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.

About the Role

As a Plant Production Manager, you will supervise the daily operation of the plant, including ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation, and shipping of all plant products and services. You will support operations during the 3rd shift and assume the role of Plant Manager in their absence. This position is located in San Leandro, CA.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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 the 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 the Plant Manager in making operational improvements to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Utilize new technology and Lean manufacturing principles and processes 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.).
• Serve as the process owner of the plant processes.

Requirements

• 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, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to grasp additional business-related applications.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• Minimum 3 years as a Production Supervisor.
• Dairy experience preferred; however, equivalent experience in food manufacturing will be considered.
• ESL and UHT experience are a plus.
• Proven production background.
• Proven knowledge of operations/manufacturing/engineering/quality assurance.
• 4-year college degree in a related field. Experience may substitute for education.

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.