Fresh Manufacturing Lead

  • 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.

The Manufacturing Lead will closely monitor production runs according the run plan and the Fresh Pack plan as well as coordinating with the Packer, Grader and Process Checker leads to maintain standards. Lead the daily operations team and oversee the overall quality, safety, GMP’s and employee performance of their assigned areas. The Manufacturing lead will work daily with the staff to ensure efficient work performance by training, coaching, developing and correcting employee behavior. This leadership role will direct the work of hourly staff and will be responsible for the overall performance of the department. In addition to do any other tasks as assigned by their manager.

Job Description

  • Direct and coordinate the activities of Fresh personnel,  as directed by production manager of Fresh
  • Monitor/Assess performance of Fresh Sizer operators in Fruit distribution, grading, packing & process quality checks, in order to make improvements   
  • Schedule re-training for Sizer operators, packers, graders, process checkers if any corrective action is noted or monitored for performance in fruit distribution, packing, grading, fruit quality & compliance
  • Capable of following written and verbal instructions
  • Perform any other work as assigned

Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees
  • Professional communication skills
  • Demonstrate problem solving and conflict management skills
  • Provide presentations and lead meetings as required
  • Ability to use Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • 2-4 years in a fast paced leadership role in production
  • Computer literacy w/ databases, word processing, spreadsheets.
  • Excellent organizational and communications skills.

          Compensation Range: $20.00-$22.00

Additional Information

  • 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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