Lead Production Supervisor (swing shift)

Pacific Coast Producers•Lodi, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a hands-on and strategic Lead Production Supervisor (swing shift) to join our Distribution Center in Lodi, CA. 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. Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead production lines, supervisors, and employees across our 1.5million sq ft distribution center’s “labeling” department. You will be accountable for safety, quality, and throughput on your shift, develop your supervisors, and partner with maintenance, sanitation, shipping, and inventory control to keep operations running reliably throughout your shift.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive leadership experience in production, distribution, or manufacturing
Experience in high-volume operations, labor management, and workflow optimization
Mechanical aptitude with labeling, casing, and line automation systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and accuracy
Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, with a record of building teams and accountability
Available to work the swing shift (3:00pm to 12:00am) and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
Experience overseeing supervisors
Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls
Experience in a unionized environment

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations for your production area, keeping it safe, efficient, and properly staffed
Coach and develop supervisors and frontline employees; set clear expectations and hold people accountable
Execute daily, weekly, and long-range production plans with the Production Manager, adjusting labor, workflow, and resources as needs change
Monitor throughput, downtime, quality, and cost data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions with cross-functional partners
Champion safety and food safety, ensuring compliance with GMPs, sanitation requirements, SOPs, and regulatory standards
Own accurate, timely documentation, including production records, investigations, incident reports, and loss/variance analysis
Coordinate equipment changeovers, procedural updates, and line improvements driven by customer, maintenance, or site needs
Serve as the key liaison between production leadership and frontline teams, and support broader facility initiatives

Benefits

Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement
Annual profit-sharing bonus program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us
Retirement plans to support your long-term security
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth
The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success
A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America