Plant Production Manager

Albertsons Companies • San Leandro, CA

7h • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! 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.

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/written communication.
• Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
• Skills - working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the plant.
• Supervise plant activities of ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation, and shipping of all plant products and services.
• Assist the Plant Manager.
• Assume the role of Plant Manager in the absence of the Plant Manager.
• Support operations during the 3rd shift.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel.
• Ensure the 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 to 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.).
• Process owner of the plant processes.

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
• medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay
• retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager