Plant Production Manager

2000 ADAMS AVENUE 94577 SAN LEANDRO, CA Alameda UNITED STATES **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. **Main responsibilities:** 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. - 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. **We are looking for candidates who possess the following:** - 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** **Our Values – Click below to…