Production Manager (Milk Plant)

Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision : forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey.

A $60Bn company with 2,200+ stores, 23 distribution centers, and 20 food and beverage plants make us one of the largest retailers in the United States. With stores in 34 states serving 34 million customers, our foundation is our 20 well-known grocery banners with an eclectic and legendary history. Across the nation, we are moving the needle through innovation

The Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Milk Plant Production Manager. This position is located in Bellevue, Washington . The salary range is $105,000 to $140,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO / Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). #LI-AE1

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provide the 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

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