Production Manager

At Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.

What do peanut butter, chocolate and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods, but are inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are always top 9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable and most importantly, utterly delicious.

In 2022, Voyage Foods announced our $36 million Series A to enable the growth of our teams as well as support demand generated from our retail and B2B partnerships. Voyage Foods’ Series A was led by UBS O-Connor and Level One Fund with participation from Horizons Ventures, SOSV’s Indie Bio, and others. It’s a great time to join our team!

How we work

We’re a rapidly growing team of people who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, and improve what we’ve already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it’s our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and do our products proud. Read more about us by visiting our careers page!

About the Role

The Plant Manager will own the day-to-day production operations and be responsible for implementing scalable systems and processes that will support the growth of the company. In this capacity, you will lead, coach and mentor a team consisting of production supervisors and technicians, while managing all activities associated with the manufacturing/production department for the facility. The ideal candidate enjoys collaborating with other leaders and wants to see them and the company succeed. You are quick-thinking, flexible, and able to pivot when necessary. You work best in a fast-paced environment and are a ‘wearer of many hats. You ask the right questions, are a quick learner, and have a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

This is an exempt, supervisory and on-site position based at our Oakland, CA HQ location and will report directly to the Plant Director.

What you’ll do

• Manage the day-to-day production operations and schedules and execute effectively
• Build our people capabilities through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line personnel
• Lead and motivate the operations team in a manner consistent with the company vision, mission, and guiding principles
• Optimize operational efficiencies to support the production, warehouse, and shipping of products
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts and procedures including safety programs.
• Manage shipping and receiving activities including inventory for the warehouse
• Communicate daily with the quality department to help build a food safety and quality culture and ensure safe, high-quality products leave our doors each day
• Collaborate with QA to prepare for successful regulatory inspections and third-party audits
• Oversee the facility’s deep cleaning and routine sanitation works with guidance from the quality department
• Collaborate with other departments such as R&D for trials and sample production or sales for additional production needs
• Assist in commissioning equipment and manufacturing lines
• Develop, and execute production SOPs, ensuring team adherence to proper practices.
• Ensure the HACCP/Food Safety plan is being implemented properly and consistently across all team-members.

What makes a great candidate

• 7+ years production operations experience in the food or beverage industry
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams.
• Solid working knowledg