Milk Plant Manager: Lead Operations & Quality

Safeway; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Earned wage access (Stream)

Associate discounts

Health & 401k benefits

Time off

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Plant Manager for our milk production facility in San Leandro, CA. You will oversee all production, quality control, safety, and schedules, driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality dairy products.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in manufacturing with Lean implementation, strong leadership, budget experience, and proven ability to manage a unionized workforce while partnering with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of increasing levels of responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 plus years’ experience with implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles.

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 key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Capital projects

Negotiation

Team building

Regulatory liaison

Communication

Employee development

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Plant Manager for our milk production facility in San Leandro, CA. You will oversee all production, quality control, safety, and schedules, driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality dairy products.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in manufacturing with Lean implementation, strong leadership, budget experience, and proven ability to manage a unionized workforce while partnering with regulatory bodies.