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Posted August 22, 2026

Plant Manager

Express Employment
Chico, CA, US Full Time
100000USD - 140000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
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Located in Chico, CA

Salary: $100 - $140k per year

At Express, we care about our Associates that's why we offer 401K along with Health Care Insurance. (Associates must meet requirements as stated in the handbook)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6A.M. - 6:30 P.M. (Hours may varies)

Pay: $100 - $140k a year

Location: Chico, CA

Job Description:

  • Oversee day-to-day plant operations, including production, packaging, warehouse, and facility activities.
  • Lead and manage production supervisors and plant employees to ensure efficient operations.
  • Ensure production schedules and customer orders are met on time.
  • Monitor production performance, productivity, labor, and operating costs.
  • Ensure adequate staffing, equipment, materials, and training are available to meet production goals.
  • Maintain high standards for food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and enforce safety procedures and ensure employees follow all plant safety requirements.
  • Work closely with Quality Assurance to maintain product quality and food-safety objectives.
  • Identify production issues and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Oversee equipment maintenance and coordinate with maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and production interruptions.
  • Manage inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, and supply-chain teams.
  • Track key production metrics and provide regular performance reports to senior management.
  • Train, coach, and develop employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
  • Promote a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Help implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other process-improvement initiatives where appropriate.
  • Ensure the plant operates efficiently while maintaining the company's standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Upper Management.

Requirements:

  • 5 - 10 plus years of current experience
  • Must have clean background check
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • May need to meet other requirements not listed on here

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Express Office: Chico

1324 Mangrove Avenue

Suite 114

Chico, CA 95926

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