Production Manager

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

The Wonderful Company - Buttonwillow, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Buttonwillow, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Crop Production

About the position

The Production Manager at POM Wonderful oversees all activities related to Buttonwillow Juice and/or Arils Operations. This role involves collaborating with production supervisors, maintenance, and quality personnel to plan work, set targets, and ensure that the finished products meet quality standards. The Production Manager is responsible for developing manufacturing operations business plans, managing employee teams, establishing production and quality control standards, and coordinating manufacturing activities across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing operations business plans including program requirements, labor hours, cycle, and production costs.
• Plan and manage hourly employee teams and seasonal employees for optimal cost of production.
• Establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding product orders.
• Provide guidance in developing a manufacturing process plan, including personnel, material, subcontract, facility, and tooling needs.
• Ensure all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with other functions and suppliers for optimal production and resource utilization.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems.
• Perform administrative activities related to effective management of shop operations, including production data management.
• Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to meet business objectives.
• Train and ensure compliance of all assigned employees with company, government, and customer policies.

Requirements

• Ability to see the big picture while being willing to roll up sleeves to get the job done.
• Self-motivated with the ability to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle software.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans.
• 401k with match eligibility.
• 24/7 online physician consultations.
• Virtual mental health resources.
• Life coaching services.
• Engaging employee community groups.
• Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements.
• Library of on-demand fitness videos.
• Career advancement opportunities with clear paths for progression.
• Focused learning and development resources including leadership training and eLearning courses.
• Empowering mentorship program for career growth.
• Continuous improvement training for all employees.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including charitable giving and community service projects.