Production Lead **2nd Shift**
The Wonderful Company
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.
As a key member of the Juice/Concentrate team, the Extraction Lead will oversee daily beverage operations, ensuring quality, safety, and employee performance in their designated area. They will work closely with the staff to maintain efficiency by training, coaching, developing, and addressing employee behavior. This leadership role involves directing all hourly staff and is accountable for the overall performance of the department.
Compensation- $22.00-$28.00 Hourly
Job Description
What our Juice/Concentrate Extraction Lead will do:
- Implement safety, GMP, and quality standards.
- Maintain a safe environment and foster a culture of safety.
- Ensure a food safety environment and promote a quality culture.
- Create and sustain a professional working environment.
- Ensure materials and products meet specified standards.
- Achieve operational goals and targets.
- Support maintenance and ensure the operation and cleanliness of all machines.
- Keep the area clean and organized.
- At the start of the shift, assign workstations, communicate the schedule to employees, and outline tasks to be completed.
- Send shift KPIs via email as required.
- Monitor breaks and lunches, ensuring everyone takes their allotted time.
- Verify and initial shift paperwork as needed.
- At the end of the shift, address safety and quality concerns, reconcile paperwork, track materials used, and address quality issues.
- Take ownership of and participate in personal development.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule, including some mandatory weekends and overtime.
- Assist with or perform COP/CIP processes and handle chemicals during the cleaning process.
- Be certified in aerial lift operation.
- Receive chemical handling training.
- Perform any assigned work.
Qualifications
Skills & experience that are necessary as our Juice/Concentrate Extraction Lead will include, but not limited to:
- Proficiency in adding and subtracting two-digit numbers, as well as multiplying and dividing by 10s and 100s.
- Competence in performing these calculations with units of weight, volume, and distance.
- Capability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions using common sense.
- The role frequently involves standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- The role often requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme cold.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Responsible for delivering presentations and leading meetings as needed.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and collaborate with external partners.
- Must be self-driven and capable of achieving significant results in an unstructured environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Additional Information
Additional Information:
- Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
- 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
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 Facebook, Twitter 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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