Are you driven to win by supporting your teammates?  Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to play a part in supporting the world’s farmers to adopt new methods of sustainable agriculture?

Suterra is the world’s leader in the rapidly growing industry of biopesticides that use pheromones. We are grower-owned and part of The Wonderful Company®, one of the world’s largest private agribusiness and consumer food product companies.   Our insect management products use naturally occurring compounds that are non-toxic, leave no harmful residues on food and do not leach into soil or groundwater.   We want you to come help us make the world a better place. Naturally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and innovative Biotech manufacturing operation in Central Oregon.  The Operations Technician will gain experience in all aspects of the operation including area oversight, supply chain management, quality control, engineering projects, and continuous improvement sessions.   We are an entrepreneurial driven, fast paced organization with decade long, double-digit growth that hires highly motivated and trained professionals for our teams. 

This is a unique opportunity as part of a small, fun, energetic, and cross-functional team that wants to learn the core manufacturing duties we use in fundamentally changing the nature of the global food supply.   We're looking for those who can provide leadership to a manufacturing team, oversee supply chain functions and support special projects such as new equipment commissioning or continuous improvements.

This position is based in our Bend, Oregon manufacturing headquarters and will require onsite availability M-F for an early day shift (5:00a-3:30p).

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Oversight of an assigned area within the operation, which will change based on the needs of the business and the individual's development.
• Facilitate local and international shipping between business sites and to our customers Oversee the supply of raw materials in an organized fashion to a variety of different production areas.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of Raw Materials and Finished Goods through the use of our ERP system.
• Propose improvements to process and equipment by writing proposals that include ROI calculations.
• Lead problem-solving sessions with quality and operations team members.
• Maintain efficient communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Train towards managing a manufacturing team after proven safety and operational practices are learned.

• Bring an energetic can-do approach to any project or responsibility, we are here to learn and have fun.
• Demonstrated experience managing short and long-term projects.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork across multiple functions of the organization.

Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company

The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.  

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