Plant Production Manager

Overview

As a Plant Production Manager at Albertsons Companies, you will supervise daily plant operations, assist the Plant Manager, and assume managerial duties in their absence. The role supports operations during the 3rd shift and is located in San Leandro, CA.

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel.
• Ensure 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, and discipline employees 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 the 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 the Plant Manager in making operational improvements to reduce costs and 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.) and serve as process owner of the plant processes.

• 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 and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
• Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 6 to 8 years in manufacturing/operations environment; a minimum of 3 years as Production Supervisor.
• Dairy experience preferred; equivalent experience in food manufacturing will be considered.
• ESL and UHT experience are a plus.
• Proven production background and knowledge of operations, manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance.
• 4‑year college degree in a related field; experience may substitute for education.

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday via partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (medical, dental, 401(k), and more).
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leadership investment in training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues that reflect the communities we serve.