Plant Manager Jobs in Colorado
Plant Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in food and beverage processing, aerospace and defense manufacturing, and building materials production, with demand at every level from shift supervisor stepping into the role to multi-site operations directors. The largest hiring activity is in Denver, Pueblo, and the Colorado Springs corridor, where employers like Ball Corporation, Leprino Foods, and Woodward have long maintained significant manufacturing operations. Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and supply chain oversight are the most in-demand specialties across Colorado postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
As the leader of our production team, you'll oversee every aspect of milk processing, ensuring that each bottle meets our standards for quality and taste. With your passion for manufacturing and your knack for leadership, you'll inspire our team to deliver excellence. If you're ready to make a splash in the world of milk production and lead our facility to success, apply now.
This position is located Denver CO.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel.
- Ensure the adherence to Safeway policies, practices, and procedures.
- Develop a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety.
- Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, discipline, either directly or via shift supervisors.
- Communicate items of interest or concern to employees and Plant Manager via written and oral communication.
- Utilize existing analytical tools to create customized category insights.
- Develop, monitor and ensure timely completion of plant goals/action plans, both short and long term.
- Assist Plant Manager in making operational improvements to reduce costs and to increase productivity.
- Utilize new technology and Lean manufacturing principles and processes available to maximize efficiency.
- Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with Safeway, Federal and State guidelines.
- Ensure regulatory compliance as appropriate (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, Etc.)
- Process owner of the plant processes. Oversee plant activities including ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation, and shipping of all plant products and services
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- 4-year college degree in a related field preferred.
- Six to eight years in manufacturing/operations environment. Minimum three years as Production Supervisor.
- Proven production background.
- Proven knowledge of operations/manufacturing/engineering/quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of specific plant operations and Lean manufacturing principles.
- Working knowledge of financial cost accounting and budgeting Interpersonal and team building skills.
- Ability to manage and develop employees.
- Strong verbal/written communication.
- Ability to interface with regulatory agencies skills Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, - PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
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Pay Transparency:
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
As the leader of our production team, you'll oversee every aspect of milk processing, ensuring that each bottle meets our standards for quality and taste. With your passion for manufacturing and your knack for leadership, you'll inspire our team to deliver excellence. If you're ready to make a splash in the world of milk production and lead our facility to success, apply now.
This position is located Denver CO.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day operational leadership for plant personnel.
- Ensure the adherence to Safeway policies, practices, and procedures.
- Develop a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety.
- Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, discipline, either directly or via shift supervisors.
- Communicate items of interest or concern to employees and Plant Manager via written and oral communication.
- Utilize existing analytical tools to create customized category insights.
- Develop, monitor and ensure timely completion of plant goals/action plans, both short and long term.
- Assist Plant Manager in making operational improvements to reduce costs and to increase productivity.
- Utilize new technology and Lean manufacturing principles and processes available to maximize efficiency.
- Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with Safeway, Federal and State guidelines.
- Ensure regulatory compliance as appropriate (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, Etc.)
- Process owner of the plant processes. Oversee plant activities including ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation, and shipping of all plant products and services
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- 4-year college degree in a related field preferred.
- Six to eight years in manufacturing/operations environment. Minimum three years as Production Supervisor.
- Proven production background.
- Proven knowledge of operations/manufacturing/engineering/quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of specific plant operations and Lean manufacturing principles.
- Working knowledge of financial cost accounting and budgeting Interpersonal and team building skills.
- Ability to manage and develop employees.
- Strong verbal/written communication.
- Ability to interface with regulatory agencies skills Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, - PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
#LI-AE1
Pay Transparency:
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of progressive manufacturing or production leadership experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing EHS compliance programs and OSHA recordkeeping in a regulated facility
- Proven ability to lead unionized or large hourly workforces in a Colorado production environment
- Familiarity with food safety standards such as SQF or FSMA for roles in Colorado's food processing sector
Plant Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant manager in Colorado?
Most plant managers in Colorado move into the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field and several years of progressive floor-level leadership. Colorado does not require a state-issued license specifically for plant managers, but facilities in food processing must meet CDPHE regulatory requirements, and environmental compliance credentials strengthen candidacy. Employers in aerospace and defense often prefer candidates familiar with AS9100 or ITAR-controlled production environments.
How much do plant managers make in Colorado?
Plant managers in Colorado earn a median of about $141,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,460 for the lowest 10% to over $230,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire plant managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring plant managers in Colorado right now include RK, Linde, and ARCOSA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's mix of food and beverage, aerospace components, and building materials manufacturing means hiring is distributed across the Front Range rather than concentrated in a single industry cluster.
Which Colorado cities have the most plant manager jobs?
The cities with the most plant manager openings in Colorado are Denver, Aurora, and Pueblo. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest metro with a dense concentration of manufacturing and distribution facilities, while Pueblo's steel and industrial base and the Colorado Springs corridor's aerospace and defense manufacturing drive strong demand outside the capital region.
Are there remote plant manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant management is a fundamentally on-site role requiring direct oversight of equipment, people, and production processes. About 60% of plant manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve corporate or multi-site oversight functions rather than day-to-day floor management.
How can I get hired as a plant manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a production supervisor or operations team lead role at a large Colorado manufacturer such as a food processing facility in Greeley or a packaging plant along the Front Range. From there, lateral moves into quality assurance or continuous improvement coordinator roles build the cross-functional exposure most Colorado employers require before promoting into plant management. A Six Sigma Green Belt credential or completion of a community college operations management certificate through institutions like Pueblo Community College gives candidates a concrete edge in early-stage applications.
Where can I find and apply to plant manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to plant manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one without creating a profile or signing up.
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