Site Manager - Beneficial Insectary Bella Vista

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Located in Redding, CA

Salary: $85k-$95k annual DOE

This is a SKILLED MANAGEMENT position...PLEASE READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY AND, IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO JOBS.REDDINGCA@EXPRESSPROS.COM FOR CONSIDERATION FOR OTHER POSITIONS.

About Express:

Express Employment Professionals, named ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards winner for the past 7 years, is hiring for a local client company in Shasta County.  We help people in our community find work every day.  Express Employment Professionals in Redding wants to make a difference locally and across North America.  With more than 800 locations across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa, we are on a mission to put a million people to work annually.

About the Client:

Express Employment is partnering with Beneficial Insectary in Shasta County.

About the Position:

The Site Supervisor oversees daily operations at the insect production site, ensuring efficient workflows, high product quality, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. This role provides hands-on leadership to production staff engaged in the rearing, processing, and packaging of beneficial insects and mites used in biological pest control. The Site Supervisor coordinates with Operations and Quality teams to meet production goals, maintain facility readiness, and ensure consistent communication across shifts.  This facility has a strong odor and multiple types of insects.

Job Description/ Responsibilities:

•    Supervise and coordinate daily work activities of site staff involved in insect and mite production, processing, and facility maintenance.
•    Plan and assign work to optimize productivity, quality, and resource utilization.
•    Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, sanitation) to maintain optimal production outcomes.
•    Train employees in production techniques, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
•    Inspect work areas and equipment for compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
•    Maintain accurate records of inventory, production output, labor, and materials.
•    Collaborate with Quality Assurance and R&D teams to identify and resolve production or product-quality issues.
•    Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for site employees.
•    Ensure compliance with company policies, state and federal labor regulations, and biosecurity requirements.
•    Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and reporting hours worked to Payroll and HR.
•    Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

•    Associate degree in Agriculture, Biology, Business, or a related field preferred;
•    Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory experience overseeing 30+ employees in a production, agricultural, or manufacturing environment.
•    3–5 years of experience in agricultural production, greenhouse operations, insectary, or similar controlled-environment facility.
•    Experience with scheduling, performance management, and cross-training in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
•    Familiarity with Cal/OSHA safety standards and agricultural labor regulations preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

•    Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
•    Working knowledge of agricultural or biological production practices.
•    Ability to identify operational issues and implement practical solutions.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and production recordkeeping.
•    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in warm, humid environments typical of insect rearing facilities.

Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be reasonably met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

•    Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach (including overhead), grasp, push, and pull.
•    Move, lift, and/or carry materials, supplies, and product weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally to shoulder height, with or without assistance.
•    Sit, walk, or stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per workday, with reasonable breaks.
•    Perform repetitive motions and maintain manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and standard office and production equipment.
•    Vision, hearing, and verbal communication abilities are required to safely and effectively perform job duties.

Work environment:

•    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered in a nursery-style production and insect-rearing environment.
•    Work is primarily performed in indoor nursery and production areas, including climate-controlled rooms, rearing areas, and workstations used for feeding, harvesting, packaging, and quality control of beneficial insects (lacewings).
•    Environmental conditions may include variable temperatures, humidity, plant material, organic substrates, insects, dust, and related odors.
•    Work may occasionally be performed in an indoor warehouse, staging, or shipping/receiving environment.
•    Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required based on task and work area and may include gloves and closed-toe, slip-resistant footwear.

Shift:

Monday-Friday 5:30-6 am to 2:15-2:45 pm

Benefits:

After probationary period

Compensation:

$85k-$95k annually depending on experience

About You:

You are attentive, responsive, and can take control of situations. 
You are personable, determined, and driven to make a difference. You can see beyond a problem, respond to situations in crafty ways, and put a positive and professional spin on any situation.
Multitasking and professionalism are natural habits. 
You thrive on succeeding, overcoming challenges, and have an exceptional work ethic.
Friends and co-workers describe you as a highly organized and productive person.
You are a team player and an individual performer who can quickly connect with others inside and outside of the company.
You naturally possess a “can get it done attitude” even when the odds are not in your favor.
You are very organized and disciplined and can effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
You are reliable and are always looking for what to do next.
You are at least 18 years of age.

Pre-employment screenings if required by the client

Express Employment Professionals – Redding
2697 Victor Avenue
Redding, CA  96002
530-221-7044 call or text
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