Production Operations Manager

Pacific Coast Producers•Woodland, CA

18h•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking a hands-on and strategic Production Operations Manager for its on-site production facility in Woodland, California. The role has overall accountability for directing and managing plant operations to meet quality, food safety, customer, safety, cost, and timeliness requirements. The facility processes whole tomatoes into diced, crushed, stewed, sauce, and paste products, using advanced sorting technology and practices including a closed-loop water system and cogeneration power generation. The manager reports to the Plant Manager and leads plant managers and teams. The position follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, for the remainder of the year, and requires availability for the night shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. during the seasonal tomato pack, typically mid-July through October. Weekend work may be required during that season. The posted salary range is $120,000–$160,000 per year, based on experience. Pacific Coast Producers is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1971. The company operates multiple West Coast processing and packaging facilities and supplies grocery retailers and foodservice distributors in the United States and Canada.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a science-related field, or 10 or more years of experience in tomato processing or a similar fresh product operation.
Availability to work the 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. night shift during the seasonal tomato pack, typically mid-July through October.
Flexibility to work weekends during the seasonal tomato pack, mid-July through October.
Proven leadership in food manufacturing, including managing teams, driving safety and quality, and fostering continuous improvement.
Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, including design, controls, and compliance with OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and GMP standards.
Strong background in manufacturing methods, process and continuous improvement programs, and MRP/ERP systems.
Familiarity with the mechanical functions of food processing equipment.
Financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, capital investment, and data analysis.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and develop teams.

Responsibilities

Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
Review production costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to improve profitable operations.
Direct preparation of accounting records and recommend budgets to management.
Support and enforce product safety, quality, and legality standards.
Communicate Safety, Quality, and Food Safety Policies to employees and ensure compliance.
Drive continuous improvement programs, preventative maintenance, and employee safety initiatives.
Lead managers and teams to meet performance goals and maintain a strong workplace culture.
Direct and manage plant operations to meet quality, food safety, customer, safety, cost, and timeliness requirements.

Benefits

Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
Eligible for an annual profit-sharing bonus program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family, starting the first of the month after joining.
Retirement plans.
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.
Stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
Mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.