Job Description

Job Description

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail and we are looking for outstanding associates to take us into the future. We provide our customers an easy, fun, and friendly shopping experience, both in our stores and online. This requires a talented team in our Distribution Centers to get the products quickly and efficiently to our stores and customers. We are seeking an exceptional leader who will drive operational effectiveness through a high-performing and inclusive environment.

As a $60B+ company with 2,200+ stores, 22 distribution centers, and 20 food and beverage plants, we are one of the largest retailers in the United States. We reach over 34 million customers across our 20 well-known grocery brands. Across the nation, we are transforming the grocery industry through innovation and building a world-class supply chain.

Safeway Denver Beverage Plant has an opening for a Plant Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* 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
* Provide the day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel. Ensure the adherence to Company 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, etc.
* Communicate items of interest or concern to employees and Plant Manager via written and oral communication
* 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 Company, 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.

Qualifications:
* 4-year college degree in related field preferred
* 6-8 years in manufacturing/operations environment required
* Minimum 3 years as Production Supervisor
* Proven production background
* Proven knowledge of operations/manufacturing/engineering/quality assurance
* 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

Associates in the Production Manager role are eligible for Health & Welfare Benefits, Retirement Saving Options, Paid Time Off/Vacation Benefit and Quarterly Performance Bonus, among others.

Colorado positions ONLY Salary Range Begins: $92,601.00 and is commensurate with experience and other relevant factors.

Closing Date: March 19, 2021

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting CareersatSafeway.com.

We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

We provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

We support a drug-free workplace -- all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.

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