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Cambro Manufacturing

Food-service ware and equipment manufacturer

Shift Manager Composites

Full-Time
$45.62 - $49.50
Mid
Associate's
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate’s degree from a two- or four-year college, two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; draw and interpret bar graphs; and work with probability and statistical inference.
  • Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, repetitive hand use, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching, and carrying or lifting up to 25–50 pounds.
  • Ability to work around equipment and machinery and tolerate exposure to excessive noise, dust, gas, fumes, chemicals, and potential bio-hazards.
  • Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, steel-toe slip-resistant shoes, and hearing protection.
  • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate personnel activities assigned to the Composites plant manufacturing area.
  • Review the daily schedule and formulate a plan to complete it within the planned timeframe.
  • Monitor, direct, motivate, and report on safety and quality in manufacturing work areas and the general work area using Manufacturing Operating System guidelines.
  • Support the Plant Manager’s duties, including documentation, capacity and budget planning, training, and continuous improvement.
  • Assign work clearly and concisely to employees, with planned quantities based on standards.
  • Complete shift-manager duties, including reporting, process review, shift performance review, employee appraisal reviews, Management Operating System procedures, disciplinary corrective action, training, timely follow-ups, time studies, continuous improvement processes, 5S housekeeping, developing targets and goals, understanding and upholding plant key performance indicators, and daily management duties.
  • Follow up on and resolve plan variances during and after the shift.
  • Review the previous day’s safety, quality, and productivity results with production employees at shift start and communicate the day’s goals and priorities.
  • Ensure daily Prism transactions for recording, tracking, and transferring production are completed; review off-shift transfers for exceptions and perform required transactions; and train employees on system transactions.
  • Monitor and ensure employees work safely and follow all safety regulations.
  • Determine work procedures and expedite workflow.
  • Examine work for exactness, neatness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Communicate instructions effectively in writing and orally.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area and work with other shifts to resolve housekeeping issues.
  • Conduct regular internal safety audits.
  • Assist other departments by communicating issues and concerns.
  • Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including punctuality and dependability, to meet department and organizational needs.
  • Perform essential duties satisfactorily and follow applicable safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, attend safety meetings, and report equipment or workplace safety issues and hazardous conditions.
  • Follow department quality standards and criteria and raise concerns to the immediate manager.
  • Understand and demonstrate company culture and core values of safety, quality, respect, and service.
  • Understand department key performance indicators and contribute to achieving them individually and as a team.
  • Perform other duties as needed or required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Prism, Intermec, and AS400 systems.

About the company

Cambro Manufacturing makes equipment and systems for the food service industry, including trays, table service and display items, storage and shelving, merchandising tools, insulated transport products, warewashing systems, and healthcare meal delivery solutions. These products are designed to be durable, labor-saving, and to improve food safety, and are used by hotels, healthcare facilities, caterers, restaurant chains, schools, and other food service operators. Cambro differentiates itself with six decades of experience and a broad, end-to-end product portfolio that supports diverse food service needs while focusing on durability and safety. The goal is to provide customers with the best possible value through durable, labor-saving products that enhance food safety across the food service ecosystem.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Unterensingen, Germany

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Cambro opened Holt Distribution Center in Mebane on April 29, 2026.
  • Laguna launched August 27, 2026, targeting healthcare tray lines with stackable insulated ware.
  • Revelio Labs counted 804 employees in March 2026 and 42 active openings.

What critics are saying

  • June 2025 Hai Luu and Ana Cerda settlement exposes California labor compliance costs.
  • 2026 growth still centers on plastic foodservice gear, a brutally commoditized category.
  • If health systems standardize cheaper imports, Cambro's premium tray and storage pricing erodes.

What makes Cambro Manufacturing unique

  • Cambro sells integrated storage, transport, and meal-delivery systems, not isolated SKUs.
  • Laguna and FreshPro reuse Camlids and shared seals, locking customers into one ecosystem.
  • Mebane and Huntington Beach operations support East Coast manufacturing plus distribution efficiency.

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Company News

Cambro
Aug 27th, 2026
Stack, save, serve: Cambro's new Laguna Meal Delivery System.

Stack, save, serve: Cambro's new Laguna Meal Delivery System. Healthcare meal delivery has a lot riding on every tray. From presentation and organization to food quality and workflow efficiency, the right meal delivery ware makes a meaningful difference throughout every healthcare operation. Inspired by Cambro's best-selling Laguna tumblers, the new Laguna(R) Meal Delivery System brings a fresh look to the tray line while delivering practical advantages healthcare operators need every day. Stack up savings. Storage space is always at a premium in healthcare kitchens, and Laguna's fully stackable design is a game changer. The collection's mugs, bowls and domes are designed to stack together, helping operators maximize valuable storage space while simplifying handling and improving organization during tray-top preparation. With lightweight, insulated polypropylene construction, Laguna is also built for the demands of daily healthcare workflows. Chip-and-break-resistant, Laguna helps support long-lasting performance while its insulated design helps maintain safe food temperatures, preserving meal quality and helping reduce waste. A fresh look that works hard. Laguna proves that functional meal delivery ware doesn't have to be boring. Featuring a distinctive hammered texture, Laguna elevates the look of any tray-top presentation while helping minimize the appearance of visible scratches over time. Available in four colors, Cranberry, Navy Blue, Black and Smoked Metal, Laguna gives healthcare operators more ways to create an attractive, coordinated tray-top presentation. The collection includes 5 oz. and 9 oz. bowls, an 8 oz. mug and both standard and low-profile insulated domes. The low-profile dome is especially useful for operations working with limited tray spacing, while both dome styles are designed to cover 9-inch plates used in conjunction with the insulated base thermal pellet and underliner, or the Camduction(R) base. New ware, same lids. Switching to new meal delivery ware doesn't have to mean starting over entirely. Laguna is compatible with existing disposable and reusable Camlids(R), helping simplify the transition for operators already using Cambro healthcare collections. A smart way to partner. For operators looking to maximize long-term value, Laguna's fully stackable design and durable textured finish can also be paired with Cambro's Free Goods Partnership Program. When healthcare operations join this program, they're eligible to receive free goods (choosing from an 8 oz. mug, 9 oz. bowl, 5 oz. bowl, or tumblers) equal to up to 125% of their room trays served, rounded to the nearest case, annually. Click here to find your local Cambro rep to learn more. With Laguna's attractive new stackable design, healthcare operators have more reasons than ever to take another look at their meal delivery ware. Because sometimes, a better solution isn't about finding more space, it's about making better use of the space you already have.

EIN News
Jul 31st, 2025
Cambro Manufacturing Debuts FreshPro CamRounds(TM) with Drain Shelf, Shared Lid Convenience & Enhanced Durability

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / - Cambro Manufacturing today announced the launch of FreshPro CamRounds(TM), the next generation of round food storage containers engineered for unmatched durability, effortless handling, and seamless integration with existing FreshPro CamSquares (R).

The Business Journals
May 10th, 2024
Maker of ubiquitous trays, foodservice equipment to add 380,000 SF in Mebane for new logistics center

Foodservice plastic equipment maker Cambro Manufacturing hopes to break ground as soon as the second week of June on a new facility that will nearly double the size of its Mebane operation.

EIN News
Apr 11th, 2024
Cambro Manufacturing Welcomes New Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Scott Ermeti

Scott Ermeti joins Cambro, bringing strategic insight and manufacturing expertise to propel global growth.

Cambro
Dec 27th, 2023
The Best of Cambro Blogs: Top 2023 Reads

Spoiler alert: Cambro Manufacturing Company launched a revolutionary new line of food storage products for the first time in decades this year.