Commissary Production Lead; Cocina - Irvine

Commissary Production Lead (Cocina) – Irvine

Job Category: Central Commissary

Requisition Number: COMMI
026524

Posted: July 8, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Rate: $26.25 USD per hour

Location: Food MFG Plant – Irvine, 2450 White Rd, Irvine, CA 92614, USA

About Us: Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California, and we’re looking for passionate, customer‑focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated.

If you’re enthusiastic, team‑oriented, and ready to build a career with us, we’d love to meet you. To learn more, please visit

Job Summary: Assists Production Manager in managing all production, efficiency & productivity of the manufacturing plant across multiple shifts, departments and line assemblies, to manufacture products that meet established quality, customer service, safety, sanitation, innovation and cost metrics consistent with schedules and policies; implements work standards and maintains improvement through sustaining behaviors, operating with discipline and rigor, oversees the production of quality products to fulfill customer requirements;

controls and effectively utilizes the production capacity, labor and equipment and outside resources through planning, organizing and scheduling to maximize efficiency; works within the framework of the budget to optimize company profitability. This position reports directly to the Production Manager and will work under limited supervision. Accountable for all efficiency & productivity metrics of the Production facility, including food safety, cost of goods, labor cost, operational cost.

This position leads by example. Maintains a positive work environment and ensures fair and consistent treatment of all associates. Demonstrates care and compassion for people; shows empathy and concern. Set a positive example of the company values and excellent customer service. Exemplifies the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the NGM organization:
Servant Leadership, Hard Work, Respect, Loyalty, Unity, Innovation, Communication, Openness, Objectivity, Education, Humility, Trust & Honesty.

• Assists Production Manager in implementing daily production scheduling of entire facility.
• Under the direction of Production Manager, works in specific areas, prep rooms or assembly lines as designated by production Manager.
• Responsible for the safety and well‑being of plant associates.
• Responsible to oversee internal infrastructure of Plant and takes decisive corrective action when required.
• Responsible for keeping the work area or assembly line in optimum sanitation condition and ensures that all SOP’s, HACCP & SSOP’s are executed as planned.
• Ensures that the Food Safety & Quality Assurance programs are executed and ensures that Plant operates at optimum conditions according to GFSI regulations & industry standards.
• Implements and executes the manufacturing process and acts as the process executioner in all Plant’s areas.
• Is an active participant in the facility senior management team and has ownership of plant performance as one of the leaders of the team.
• Assists production manager in all warehousing, shipping, and receiving of raw materials and finished goods and ensures that all receiving and shipping happens according to plan.

• Ensures all processes meet customer’s specification requirements and minimizes risk to the company.
• Leads small production groups of associates in the safe manufacturing of food, as per direction of Production Manager.
• Responsible for maintaining a qualified and productive staff to meet and/or exceed the expected level of performance and demands of management and customers.
• Implements and executes a continuous improvement methodology directed at improving performance in the departmental areas assigned, including productivity, quality, safety, attendance, sanitation, yields and cost reduction/control.
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