Wonderful Leadership Program- Leader Trainee

  • Full-time

Company Description

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California's Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates. 

Job Description

The Wonderful Leadership Program is a full-time, rotational development program that offers recent university graduates the opportunity to expand their potential and become the future leaders of POM Wonderful. Throughout each rotation, the Leader Trainee will launch and implement new projects that significantly drive business productivity and improve department processes. They will also be exposed to a broad range of tasks per the department needs, offering a cross-functional, company-wide experience that further develops critical leadership and technical skills. Department rotations within the Wonderful Leadership Program include Production, Engineering, Quality Systems, Human Resources, Logistics, Grower Relations and Business Administration, with primary focus on learning the major aspects of the business.  

Responsibilities

Expand knowledge of overall business scope as it relates to:

  • Production (Preprocessing, Packaging, Shipping)
    • Learn how to manage production workers
    • Manages standard work, within responsible zones to achieve production output and quality targets.
  • Business Administration (Human Resources, Logistics, Grower Relations, Quality Systems)
    • Collaborates with department management and personnel to identify, define, and document business needs and objectives
    • Cultivates management skills to lead small clerical or technical teams in their daily tasks and/or special projects

Other responsibilities include:

  • Provide day-to-day direction of employees and ensures compliance with company policies; ensuring GMPs and safety requirements are met.
  • Cultivate continuous improvement activities, manage 5S, and apply lean thinking into the day-to-day operations within all areas of responsibility.
  • Participate in and lead problem solving activities with production teams, management, & fellow colleagues using the PDCA method.
  • Actively promote a safe working environment in all areas of responsibility.
  • Utilize teamwork and leadership skills to complete company projects and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Completion of degree from a 4-year college
  • Open to flexible schedules
  • Problem solving skills and continuous improvement focus
  • Proven written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to use data for storytelling
  • Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
  • Intermediate mathematical skills; knowledge of statistics is desirable
  • Recognized efforts to complete multiple tasks independently and efficiently in a timely manner
  • Demonstrated ability to actively contribute to their team in order to complete tasks and meet goals
  • Ability to handle extremely confidential and sensitive information
  • Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

Pay Range: $66,000 - $68,000, and may include a bonus at the end of the Program. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Work Environment

  • The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and crowded work areas.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The dust levels in the work environment are usually high. (Safety protection will be provided.)
  • The employee may spend 50% or more of their work hours on the plant floor.
  • Must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, or rotating schedules.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
  • Access to a fully equipped On-site Gym
  • On-site subsidized Cafe
  • Opportunities for development and internal mobility
  • Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
  • Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
  • Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
  • Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

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POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. We grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on FacebookTwitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

 

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