Production Manager

Safeway; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Health, dental, 401k benefits

Job summary

Albertsons Companies’ Safeway division is hiring a Plant Production Manager in San Leandro, CA to supervise daily plant operations, including ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation and shipping. You will support the Plant Manager and lead shifts, with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

The role requires 6–8 years in manufacturing with at least 3 years as a Production Supervisor; dairy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years in manufacturing/operations with minimum 3 years as Production Supervisor.
• Dairy experience preferred; equivalent food manufacturing experience considered.
• ESL and UHT experience are a plus.
• Proven production background and knowledge of operations/manufacturing/engineering/quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel.
• Ensure adherence to Safeway policies and procedures.
• Develop a work environment emphasizing trust, teamwork, quality and safety.
• Assign accountability, hire, develop, evaluate, train, and discipline staff.
• Support Plant Manager and act in their absence; assist during 3rd shift.
• Lead lean initiatives and use tools to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP).

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership and teamwork

Budgeting & cost control

Communication

Regulatory interface

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

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.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Plant Production Manager, you will supervise the daily operation of the plant. This includes the supervision of (directly or via shift supervisors) plant activities of ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation, and shipping of all plant products and services. Assist the Plant Manager. Assume the role of Plant Manager in the absence of the Plant Manager. You will be supporting operations during the 3rd shift. This position is located in San Leandro, CA.

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.
• Handle union grievances.
• Support the Plant Manager during union contract negotiations.
• 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.

What We Are Searching For

• 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 believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• 6 to 8 years in manufacturing/operations environment. Minimum 3 years as Production Supervisor.
• Dairy experience preferred; however, equivalent experience in food manufacturing will be considered.
• ESL and UHT experience are a plus.
• Proven production background.
• Proven knowledge of operations/manufacturing/engineering/quality assurance.
• 4 -year college degree in a related field. Experience may substitute for education

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

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