Production Operations Manager en Pacific Coast Producers

Pacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt
 Salary Range: $120,000–$160,000/year (based on experience)

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 and strategic Production Operations Manager to join our production facility in Woodland, California.

This is an opportunity to direct plant operations in a supportive environment where your leadership 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.

Our state-of-the-art Woodland facility utilizes advanced technology to process whole tomatoes into diced, crushed, stewed, sauces, and paste. With cutting-edge sorting systems and sustainable practices like a closed-loop water system and solar power, we prioritize quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll have overall accountability for directing and managing plant operations to meet all quality, food safety, and customer requirements in the most safe, cost-effective, and timely manner. You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Reviewing production costs and product quality; modifying production and inventory control programs to enhance profitable operations.
• Directing preparation of accounting records and recommending budgets to management.
• Supporting and enforcing product safety, quality, and legality standards.
• Communicating Safety, Quality, and Food Safety Policies to all employees and ensuring compliance.
• Driving continuous improvement programs, preventative maintenance, and employee safety initiatives.
• Leading managers and teams to meet performance goals and maintain a strong workplace culture.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a science-related field; or 10+ years of experience in tomato processing or similar fresh product operation.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed, during the seasonal tomato pack (July–October).
• Proven leadership in food manufacturing, with experience managing teams, driving safety and quality, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, including design, controls, and compliance with OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and GMP standards.
• Strong background in manufacturing methods, process/continuous improvement programs, and MRP/ERP systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical functions of food processing equipment.
• Solid financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, capital investment, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence, coach, and develop teams.

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.

Salary Range: $120,000–$160,000/year (based on experience). This is a full-time, on-site role based at our production facility in Woodland, CA.

The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:

• Relevant skills, education, and experience
• Job-related qualifications and certifications
• Internal pay equity
• Market conditions and business needs

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 Woodland, CA, a charming city in Yolo County, known for its rich agricultural history and small-town charm. With a historic downtown area, a thriving arts scene, and close proximity to Sacramento, Woodland offers a unique blend of rural and urban living. Additionally, the city has a strong economy and a growing business community, making it an ideal place to work and grow your career.

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.