Plant Manager: Food Production & Safety Leader

Pacific Coast Producers; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit-sharing bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, etc

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Farmer-owned cooperative

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi, CA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our production facility. The role requires directing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency, while working with union leadership and managing budgets.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in food manufacturing leadership, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong financial acumen. This is a full-time, on-site role offering strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced, unionized setting.
• Experience with process flows, automated controls, AutoCAD drawings, and dealing with equipment vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with material supply, demand, labor, and capacity.
• Drive performance against safety, quality, throughput and cost metrics.
• Own operating and capital budgets and implement corrective actions.
• Champion food safety, regulatory adherence (OSHA, FDA, HACCP, HARPC, GMPs).
• Build and coach teams with clear expectations and leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with union leadership to maintain a positive work environment.
• Oversee capital projects to support growth and excellence.

Skills

Leadership in food manufacturing

Operational & financial acumen

Team leadership (unionized)

Process flows & AutoCAD

Communication skills

Hands-on leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi, CA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our production facility. The role requires directing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency, while working with union leadership and managing budgets.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in food manufacturing leadership, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong financial acumen. This is a full-time, on-site role offering strong benefits and growth opportunities.