Production Supervisor (Swing Shift)

About the role

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team at our Distribution Center (DC) in Lodi, California.

PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train employees in company policies, safety, sanitation protocol, quality, and production procedures/standards.
• Consult with Production Manager and Plant Manager regarding the production schedule and performance sheets. Adjust plans accordingly and ensure staffing levels meet production schedules.
• Document daily production records; investigate and report all production shortages, overages, and losses.
• Manage change to procedures and/or processes resulting from changes in personnel, equipment, line modifications, installations, customer specifications, etc.
• Develop and create new methods to achieve positive production results using effective leadership practices.
• Administer and maintain company policies, union contract work rules, ensure employees are following all SOPs, General Manufacturing Practices, and plant safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Operations Management or related field; and/or 2+ years management experience in production/manufacturing environment. Knowledge and experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, experience, or skills with knowledge of label and casing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Computer skills required with experience in Microsoft Office tools and Enterprise Resource Planning systems, preferably in a union environment.
• Demonstrates good leadership skills and an ability to work effectively with others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work swing shift (3pm to 12am).

Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical activity includes sitting, walking, using a keyboard, touching, hearing, and speaking.
• Moderate physical activity includes standing, stooping, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• Leadership
• Training
• Quality Control
• Production Procedures
• Union Contract Work Rules
• Plant Safety Requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.
• Annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
• A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.

Pay

The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:

• Relevant skills, education, and experience
• Job-related qualifications and certifications
• Internal pay equity
• Market conditions and business needs

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site, swing shift (3pm-12am) position, role based at our distribution center in Lodi, CA.

About PCP

Summary: Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.