Plant Manager (CA)

About Atomo

Atomo is a cutting-edge, Seattle-based, food-tech startup confronting the climate crisis by reinventing coffee for tomorrow. Founded in 2019, with offices in the heart of Seattle, Atomo is a place for innovative, creative, committed people to come together, learn from one another and leave this planet better than we found it. We have already reverse-engineered the coffee bean—producing outstanding cold brew coffee with over 90% reduction in both water and carbon footprints—and have even bigger plans for the future. Join us to help shape the future of coffee!

Core Values

At Atomo we believe that everyone has a critical role to play in how we change the future. We believe in Empowering Innovation through continuous learning while also honoring coffee traditions. We believe in being Stewards of the Planet by leading through example in everything we do and putting the planet over profits. We believe in Building Community by fostering an environment of psychological safety and always striving for a team of “we”. And we are committed to delivering an exceptional and Premium Quality product and experience, every single time. Atomo Prioritizes Safety on a daily basis in order to promote a positive safety culture.

Job Description:

Atomo Coffee is currently seeking an experienced Plant Manager who is strategic, communicative, and looking for a challenge! Atomo is building their first Ingredient Processing Facility (IPF) in the Coachella Valley and needs a strong leader to come build an allstar team. You are dependable, adaptable  and are excited about working in a start-up environment, which includes wearing many hats, being able to jump across the aisle to help a colleague and lead multiple projects across different locations effectively and efficiently. 

The Plant Manager will be a key member of the operations team and leader of our Ingredient Processing Facility. They will drive production, assist with build out and embody Atomo’s core values, fostering them within the new team. This role will report directly to the Head of Operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of the ingredient processing facility.

• Train in all production practices to proficiency to be able to train new employees

• Develop performance policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials

• Plan and organize labor needed to ensure operational objectives are met

• Coordinate with Head of Operations to create fluid and achievable operations plans

• Manage budget and monitor spending for IPF Operations

• Ensure compliance to CA/OSHA regulations for the facility

• Work with Director of New Facilities Development as boots on the ground for vendors, construction crews, and contractors

• Any other projects as needed or directed by Head of Operations

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in production operations

• Ability to work and lead independently and gain clarity from remote executive leadership

• Experience with building new production facilities or migrating existing production lines strongly preferred

• Proven leadership skills in employee development, training, and retention

• Strong attention to detail and time management with ability to balance multiple projects in a effective manner

• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting operational issues

• Licensing and regulatory compliance in accordance with California

• Forklift and pallet-jack certification

• Critical team player, willing to jump in and learn production as well as train colleagues on your skillset

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, manufacturing, business or related field is preferred but not required

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Stand for extend periods of time 

• Walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and climb over equipment within the production area as well as loading zones

• Converse in a range of environments from loud production areas to office space.

The employee must be able to: 

• Use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds often, using proper bending and lifting. Lift 25 pounds overhead repeatedly and safely.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far vision, depth perception, color determination, hand/eye coordination, and hand/eye/foot coordination and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Other required abilities include reading, calculation, measuring, planning, interpreting, explaining, and compiling data.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however louder noise levels may be experienced when production is occurring or when maintenance work is being performed. Environmental conditions in the plant include exposure to elevated surfaces, vibration, moving objects, noise, slippery floors, electrical hazards, heat, and mechanical hazards.

Additional Details:Pay Range: $75-90k

Benefits: PTO + Sick Leave, Holidays, Equity, Medical-, Dental-, Vision- and Life- Insurance. Personal + Professional Development Program.