Plant Production Manager B - Milk

Safeway; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages (weekly)

Employee discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an experienced plant operations leader in Denver to oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities, drive Lean improvements, and ensure compliance with Safeway policies and federal/state guidelines.

You will lead a diverse team, develop staff, and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and safety while maintaining product quality and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Six to eight years in manufacturing/operations environment with at least 3 years as Production Supervisor.
• Proven production background and knowledge of Lean principles.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities; regulatory interface experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel.
• Ensure adherence to policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develop a working environment that promotes trust, teamwork, quality and safety.
• Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, and evaluate staff.
• Communicate items of interest or concern to employees and Plant Manager in writing and verbally.
• Utilize analytical tools to create category insights.
• Monitor and complete plant goals and action plans.
• Assist Plant Manager to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Apply Lean principles and new technology to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure production of quality products per Safeway and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee orders, processing, packaging, sanitation, and shipping.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team building

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

This position is located Denver CO.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel.
• Ensure the adherence to Safeway policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develop a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety.
• Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, discipline, either directly or via shift supervisors.
• Communicate items of interest or concern to employees and Plant Manager via written and oral communication.
• Utilize existing analytical tools to create customized category insights.
• Develop, monitor and ensure timely completion of plant goals/action plans, both short and long term.
• Assist Plant Manager in making operational improvements to reduce costs and to increase productivity.
• Utilize new technology and Lean manufacturing principles and processes available to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with Safeway, Federal and State guidelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance as appropriate (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, Etc.)
• Process owner of the plant processes.
• Oversee plant activities including ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation, and shipping of all plant products and services

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• 4-year college degree in a related field preferred.
• Six to eight years in manufacturing/operations environment. Minimum three years as Production Supervisor.
• Proven production background.
• Proven knowledge of operations/manufacturing/engineering/quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of specific plant operations and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of financial cost accounting and budgeting Interpersonal and team building skills.
• Ability to manage and develop employees.
• Strong verbal/written communication.
• Ability to interface with regulatory agencies skills Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, - PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values

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