Dairy Plant Manager: Lead Operations, Quality & Safety

Safeway; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Wage access before payday via Stream

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (Med/D

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Plant Manager for a milk production facility in Tempe, AZ. Lead a high-performing team to ensure production, quality, and safety standards are met while driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

You will oversee production planning, regulatory compliance, and budget management, delivering safe, high-quality dairy products and optimizing processes to reduce waste and costs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years’ experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Strong leadership background.
• Financial/budget management experience.
• Capital project development, cost estimation, and management skills.
• Proven negotiation, management, interpersonal, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Managing for Results/ Development skills.
• Production Engineering knowledge.
• Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication.
• Ability to manage and develop associates.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership, aligning plant strategies with organizational goals.
• Optimize plant operations for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the production team.
• Uphold quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal specifications.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
• Manage resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and raw materials.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular audits to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and manage inspections.
• Oversee budget management, balancing cost control with operational needs.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & financial management

Quality & safety focus

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Regulatory liaison

People development

Production engineering basics

Team building

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Plant Manager for a milk production facility in Tempe, AZ. Lead a high-performing team to ensure production, quality, and safety standards are met while driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

You will oversee production planning, regulatory compliance, and budget management, delivering safe, high-quality dairy products and optimizing processes to reduce waste and costs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.