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Job Description
Plant Manager
REDWOOD BEVERAGE GROUP LLC
West Sacramento, CA Job Details $150,000 - $180,000 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Windows Desktop applications Full Job Description
COMPANY INFORMATION
: Redwood Beverage Group LLC is a beverage co-packing and manufacturing company focused on producing, packaging, and supporting beverage brands. We operate a production facility in West Sacramento, California, offering services such as bottling, canning, hot-fill and cold fill operations, Tetra Pak packaging, and variety pack assembly. For additional information, visit our company website: https://redwoodbevgroup.com
POSITION SUMMARY
The Plant Manager is overseeing all daily operations of the beverage manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. The Plant Manager leads production, maintenance, quality, safety, and warehouse teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
Location:
On-Site, West Sacramento
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS
Operations & Production Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, and logistics Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining efficiency, yield, and throughput targets Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, OEE improvement) Manage capital projects, equipment upgrades, and line installations Quality, Food Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, and local regulations Maintain food safety and quality systems (QMS, HACCP, SQF, BRC, GMPs) Lead audits and corrective action programs Champion a culture of quality and product integrity Safety & Environmental Foster a strong safety culture with zero-incident mindset Ensure compliance with all safety programs and environmental regulations Lead safety training, investigations, and corrective actions People Leadership Directly manage department managers and supervisors Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and provide coaching Promote accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement Financial & Performance Management Own plant budget, labor costs, and operating expenses Track and improve KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap, labor efficiency) Identify cost-reduction and productivity opportunities Collaborate with supply chain on inventory and raw material planning Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with R D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate teams Support new product launches and line trials Communicate plant performance and improvement plans to leadership
EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Window, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn new applications as required.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operation Management, Food Science, or related filed Manufacturing experience strongly preferred Beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods experience required The ability to build and lead the regulatory and quality functions in a fast paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment. Thorough understanding of general safety requirements Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into action Self-starter with strong communication and relationship-building skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: On-site role in a manufacturing plant environment Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Must be able to wear or use common protective or safety equipment as needed Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods Must be able to use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls for extended periods Must be able to work under pressure Must be able to understand the importance of being exact or accurate Must be comfortable with sounds or noise levels that can be uncomfortable or distracting
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Yes
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
