Production Operations Manager

Pacific Coast Producers • Woodland, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative, is hiring a hands-on and strategic Production Operations Manager for its 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 products including diced, crushed, stewed, sauces, and paste, using advanced sorting systems and practices such as a closed-loop water system and cogeneration power generation.

The Production Operations Manager reports to the Plant Manager and leads managers and teams in achieving performance goals and maintaining a strong workplace culture. The role is full-time and on-site. During the seasonal tomato pack, typically mid-July through October, the manager must be available for a 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. night shift and flexible to work weekends. For the remainder of the year, the schedule is a Monday–Thursday 4/10 schedule. The salary range is $120,000–$160,000 per year, depending on experience and other job-related factors.

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, mid-July through October.
• Flexibility to work weekends during the seasonal tomato pack, mid-July through October.
• Proven leadership in food manufacturing, including experience 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

• Direct and manage plant operations to meet quality, food safety, customer, safety, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness requirements.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
• Eligibility for an annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, 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.

What This Job Offers

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