Plant Manager – Milk: Lead Lean Operations & Growth (Denver)

Safeway; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Access to up to 50% of earned wages

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being for 1

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Leaders invested in training

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Denver, CO, is seeking a Plant Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for safe, efficient, and profitable manufacturing.

Lead cross‑functional teams, drive continuous improvement, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to deliver sustainable results.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of increasing levels of responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 plus years’ experience with implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Strong leadership background – ability to direct a diverse unionized workforce.
• 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 employees.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive manufacturing performance aligned with company objectives.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and data-driven decision‑making.
• Develop and lead high‑performing teams by fostering employee engagement, accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Ensure product quality and food safety compliance by maintaining rigorous quality standards and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Oversee resource utilization and production plans to maximize efficiency, meet customer demand, and minimize waste.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with safety policies, conducting audits, and driving proactive risk management.
• Manage plant financial performance through budget oversight, cost‑control initiatives, and efficient allocation of resources.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to achieve operational goals.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, service, and employee engagement.
• Provide strategic leadership and problem‑solving to address operational challenges, support business growth, and drive sustainable results.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Team building

Production Engineering knowledge

Regulatory interfacing

MS Office skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Denver, CO, is seeking a Plant Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for safe, efficient, and profitable manufacturing.

Lead cross‑functional teams, drive continuous improvement, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to deliver sustainable results.