Operations Shift Manager

Blue Diamond Growers; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in Modesto, California seeks an Operations Shift Manager to lead daily plant operations on a shift. You will supervise frontline staff, ensure safety, quality, and production goals, and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.

The role requires 6+ years in food manufacturing and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, management or manufacturing. Collaboration with site leadership and strong focus on cost efficiency and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management or Manufacturing is required.
• Minimum 6 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and communicates measurable safety, quality, service and performance goals.
• Lead shift operations to meet production schedules and service level targets.
• Owns and drives continuous improvement in production systems and tools.
• Serve as startup lead for major equipment modifications or installations.
• Develop team members and foster a culture of Zero Waste, Zero Harm, and One Team.
• Participate in site leadership discussions to implement plant strategies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching

Project Planning

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Management/Manufacturing

Job description

Work Shift: Multiple Shifts

Pay Type: Salary

Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $92,800.00 - $120,400.00

JOB OVERVIEW

The Operations Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing daily operations during a specific shift, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves managing frontline staff, maintaining quality control, improving operational procedures, and ensuring safety and compliance standards are consistently met. Ensures that shift establishes and delivers expectations across Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, and People objectives. Collaborates with the Site Director and the Site Leadership Team to provide the development of plant strategies within the manufacturing department to deliver the site goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes, communicates, and executes measurable manufacturing and team member goals to achieve uncompromised safety, quality, service, and performance results.
• Maintain ownership of one or more production/operations systems or tools deployed to drive continuous improvement at the site.
• Leads shift operations to ensure conformance to production schedules, effective inventory control, and achievement of service level goals.
• Serves as the Operations Startup Lead for critical projects involving the modification or installation of new equipment.
• Achieves technical mastery of the production process and contributes to innovation initiatives as required.
• Leads a system in key focus areas or continuous improvement efforts, including establishing standards, training team members, inspecting against standards, and measuring results.
• Promote and develop a culture of Zero Waste, Zero Harm, One Team, and 100% Commitment.
• Participates in creating the Annual Operation Plan, driving improvements in fixed and variable costs.
• Promotes and supports high standards of food safety and sanitation to ensure product quality levels meet or exceed customer and consumer expectations.
• Builds development plans to enhance the capabilities of team members at all levels.
• Actively coaches direct reports to improve individual and team performance.
• Fosters continuous learning to create a flexible and agile workforce.
• Participate as a member of the Site Leadership team to execute strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum level of education required

• Bachelor's Degree related to the fields of Engineering, Business Management, and Manufacturing.

Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience

• 6 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience.

Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)

• Experience supervising manufacturing teams.
• Experience effectively leading a team environment; skilled with translating concepts into concrete examples.
• Experience operating a wide range of food processing equipment; knowledge of SQF and quality standards and requirements.
• Cross-functional understanding of maintenance practices and techniques; good understanding of SPC and associated tools.

Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)

• Covers weekends as needed to support 24/7 operations.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Experience functioning as a proactive team player.
• Experience in coaching and development of both direct reports and broader organization.
• Knowledge of City/County/State & Federal Rules and Regulations concerning municipal codes.
• Must possess strong planning skills with ability to analyze trends and determine corrective actions.
• Demonstrated ability to produce on schedule.
• Act independently in a constructive manner.
• Strongly motivated to improve self. Demonstrated leadership ability through discovering and utilizing people's capabilities, recognizing good work and earning the respect of peers and subordinates.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

Number of Direct Reports

• 1-5

Number of Indirect Reports

• 20- 60

Titles of Direct Reports (if applicable)

• Team Leader
• Department Leads

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to physically move throughout the facility, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and tight access areas. Able to sit/work at a desk for extended periods of time doing things such as analytical work or reports, which requires focus, while utilizing a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a plant environment being exposed to dust, high noise levels, extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations, fumes and odors from welding and other maintenance processes, poor lighting, and wet operation work conditions. Typical conditions may include prolonged sitting, standing and walking.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.