Job Description
Job Overview:
Pacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt
Schedule: 3:00pm-12:00am Monday to Friday. Must be available to work weekends as needed.
Salary Range: $82,500 to $110,000 per year based on experience.
Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a hands-on and strategic Lead Production Supervisor (swing shift) to join our Distribution Center in Lodi, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.
Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead production lines, supervisors, and employees across our 1.5million sq ft distribution center’s “labeling” department. You will be accountable for safety, quality, and throughput on your shift, develop your supervisors, and partner with maintenance, sanitation, shipping, and inventory control to keep operations running reliably throughout your shift.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Lead daily operations for your production area, keeping it safe, efficient, and properly staffed
- Coach and develop supervisors and frontline employees; set clear expectations and hold people accountable
- Execute daily, weekly, and long-range production plans with the Production Manager, adjusting labor, workflow, and resources as needs change
- Monitor throughput, downtime, quality, and cost data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions with cross-functional partners
- Champion safety and food safety, ensuring compliance with GMPs, sanitation requirements, SOPs, and regulatory standards
- Own accurate, timely documentation, including production records, investigations, incident reports, and loss/variance analysis
- Coordinate equipment changeovers, procedural updates, and line improvements driven by customer, maintenance, or site needs
- Serve as the key liaison between production leadership and frontline teams, and support broader facility initiatives
Minimum Job Qualifications
- 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in production, distribution, or manufacturing
- Experience in high-volume operations, labor management, and workflow optimization
- Mechanical aptitude with labeling, casing, and line automation systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and accuracy
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, with a record of building teams and accountability
- Available to work the swing shift (3:00pm to 12:00am) and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience overseeing supervisors
- Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls
- Experience in a unionized environment
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: $82,500 - $110,000 (based on experience). This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Distribution Center in Lodi, 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
Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.
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.
The Distribution Center is a 1.5m sq. ft. packaging, labeling and distribution facility with approximately 400 employees. The DC operation supports both retail and foodservice customers and labels, cases, and ships nationwide approximately fifty (50) million cases every year. With its advanced technology, commitment to quality control, and dedication to sustainability, our Distribution Center is a model for excellence in distribution and logistics.
Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our Production Facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.
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.
