Operations Supervisor at Pacific Coast Producers

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us.

Are you ready to lead a team that helps feed North America? Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative, is seeking a hands-on, people-focused Operations Supervisor to join our production facility in Salem, Oregon.

This is an opportunity to lead and develop production teams in a supportive environment where your work directly contributes to making affordable, high-quality food for millions of families across North America. At PCP, we invest in our people and promote from within, offering stability and career growth in a collaborative culture. 

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll oversee a designated production area, ensuring smooth operations, quality output, and team development. You’ll be responsible for:

• Supervising and training employees in safety, sanitation, quality, and production standards.
• Managing processing and pack room operations to meet production goals.
• Reviewing process records and aligning tank acceleration with pack-out schedules.
• Performing cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Collaborating with the Production Planner and Operations Manager to adjust schedules and staffing.
• Documenting production records and investigating discrepancies.
• Implementing changes based on equipment upgrades, customer specs, or process improvements.
• Enforcing company policies, union work rules, SOPs, GMPs, and safety protocols.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, food production, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business or related field is a plus; equivalent experience also valued.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Flexibility to work different shifts if needed.

 Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical activity includes sitting, walking, using a keyboard, touching, hearing, and speaking. 
• Moderate physical activity includes standing, stooping, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Why Join PCP?

At PCP, we take care of our people. Here are just a few of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
• This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us
• Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
• Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
• The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
• A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.

About PCP Summary

Founded in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and deliver a diverse range of crops including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more. Our cooperative operates multiple processing and packaging facilities across the West Coast, supplying top-quality products to grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Our facility is located in Salem, OR which is a thriving city in the heart of Willamette Valley, offering a vibrant downtown, strong sense of community, and access to outdoor recreation. As the capital of Oregon, it's only a 45-minute drive from Portland, making it a great location for those seeking urban amenities and a smaller community.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.