The Wonderful Company
Del Rey, CA, USA
*Relocation package available. We're located just outside of Fresno, CA.
Join the #1 pomegranate brand! POM Wonderful is the world's largest integrated producer of Wonderful variety pomegranates, renowned for their unique combination of ruby-red color, delicious taste and antioxidants. We offer a complete family of healthy fruit, arils, juices, teas and pomegranate-based supplements. POM Wonderful grows and harvest every pomegranate we sell -- so nothing comes between you and your family's fruit and juice. The result is delicious pomegranate products, packed with flavor and wonderfully nutritious.
In a new role, we are hiring a Logistics Manager, a key member of plant operations, to be responsible for managing all external transportation and warehousing operations for POM. The Logistics Manager works closely with Sales and Customer Service to ensure that product is efficiently and effectively transported and stored across POM's 3rd party logistics network.
As this is a leadership role, we're seeking a manager to recommend, design, and implement new processes, reports, KPI's, audits and contracts. A knowledgeable collaborator to advise us on industry best practices and lead us to be a more efficient and successful business.
This is an opportunity to join a high-growth entrepreneurial company that is fully backed by The Wonderful Company (privately-held and vertically-aligned) with full support resources. An opportunity to be a part of larger eco-system and partner together with logistics leaders at our other businesses. An opportunity to be a builder and make a direct impact by implementing new processes. And as first in the role, will have opportunity to shape the position as your own. Curious to hear more?
Here's What You'll Do:
Leadership
Lead transportation and warehousing team and 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) partners to ensure product reaches customers on-time and in-full, with no interruption of cold-chain across the network
Develop and implement an end-to-end logistics strategy for the company, including written policies and procedures for all operation
Ensure flawless execution of finished product distribution by working closely with all internal and external partners stakeholders, including all internal functions and all 3PL partners
Continuously evaluate and improve systems and processes with 3PLs to drive increased performance and efficiency
Prepare annual budgets and provide regular updates on performance against budget
Ensure that food and plant safety is maintained at all times (both internally and across 3PLs) and foster a safety culture, including participating in regular food and plant safety audits (if required)
Vendor management
Lead contact for 3PLs (Distribution Centers and Transportation providers) that control the execution of the delivery orders to customers, to meet all requested delivery dates from customers on-time and in-full
Ensure flawless inbound/outbound of finished goods to DCs; ensuring that Customers' expectations are met through continuous communication, reporting and review with all stakeholders
Develop a robust 3PL management and contracting strategy to balance delivery, service and cost in alignment with company goals
Lead any audit activities within any 3PL partners and be responsible for no defect findings. Communicate, manage and correct all type of deviations and instantaneously update the business process to prevent from reoccurrence.
Manage strategic partnership with 3PLs and drive continuous improvements for distribution
Planning and Reporting
Establish key logistics metrics to manage operations of the function and report status and progress, including analyzing trends over time
Handle all customer service compliance in regard to shipment deviations, damage, and error
Analyze, monitor & report transportation/logistics spend across the business on a regular basis and develop actions to reduce spend
Work with Sales and Operations teams to ensure changes (e.g., new products, new customers, new services, new 3PL providers, etc.) are smoothly and efficiently integrated in the logistics network without interrupting supply to customers
Here's What You'll Bring To The Table:
Focus on customer service; meeting needs accurately and efficiently
Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proactivity and ability to manage conflict
Self-starter with initiative to drive change in a fast-paced environment
Problem solving mindset
Ability to travel as needed to visit 3P distribution centers, transportation providers & customer logistics locations
Required Education & Experience:
Experience with cold-chain products required
5+ year of Transportation and Warehousing experience in a medium or large size company
In-depth knowledge and understanding of distribution, transportation, warehousing, cold chain, freight management, budgeting, people management, project management.
Lean/Six Sigma training and experience
Continuous Improvement/Lean skills
Experience in Food Safety and Audits
Proficiency in Oracle or other ERP
Proficiency in Excel
Lean/Six Sigma training and experience
Bachelor's degree in, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
Here's what we bring to the table:
Competitive benefits packing including Medical (with 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
Access to fully Equipped Onsite Gym & Cafe
Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
Work life balance.
Collaborative team
Relocation package available
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, teas and innovative juice blends sold in the iconic double-bubble bottle. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. By managing the entire production process from tree to bottle, POM Wonderful guarantees that our products come from only one source--100% California-grown POM Wonderful pomegranates. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils, as well as industrial products such as juice concentrate and pomegranate extract.
POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $4 billion company with 8,500 employees worldwide. We've made Wonderful Pistachios one of America's top-selling salty snacks. We've turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium bottled water in America. JUSTIN Wine produces California's top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora is the world's largest flower delivery service.
The Wonderful Company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $120 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, $45 million in charitable giving and education initiatives every year, $30 million toward the construction of a new charter school campus in California's Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs, including two new, free primary care clinics for employees and their dependents. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and core values, visit www.wonderful.com. The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
*Relocation package available. We're located just outside of Fresno, CA.
Join the #1 pomegranate brand! POM Wonderful is the world's largest integrated producer of Wonderful variety pomegranates, renowned for their unique combination of ruby-red color, delicious taste and antioxidants. We offer a complete family of healthy fruit, arils, juices, teas and pomegranate-based supplements. POM Wonderful grows and harvest every pomegranate we sell -- so nothing comes between you and your family's fruit and juice. The result is delicious pomegranate products, packed with flavor and wonderfully nutritious.
In a new role, we are hiring a Logistics Manager, a key member of plant operations, to be responsible for managing all external transportation and warehousing operations for POM. The Logistics Manager works closely with Sales and Customer Service to ensure that product is efficiently and effectively transported and stored across POM's 3rd party logistics network.
As this is a leadership role, we're seeking a manager to recommend, design, and implement new processes, reports, KPI's, audits and contracts. A knowledgeable collaborator to advise us on industry best practices and lead us to be a more efficient and successful business.
This is an opportunity to join a high-growth entrepreneurial company that is fully backed by The Wonderful Company (privately-held and vertically-aligned) with full support resources. An opportunity to be a part of larger eco-system and partner together with logistics leaders at our other businesses. An opportunity to be a builder and make a direct impact by implementing new processes. And as first in the role, will have opportunity to shape the position as your own. Curious to hear more?
Here's What You'll Do:
Leadership
Lead transportation and warehousing team and 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) partners to ensure product reaches customers on-time and in-full, with no interruption of cold-chain across the network
Develop and implement an end-to-end logistics strategy for the company, including written policies and procedures for all operation
Ensure flawless execution of finished product distribution by working closely with all internal and external partners stakeholders, including all internal functions and all 3PL partners
Continuously evaluate and improve systems and processes with 3PLs to drive increased performance and efficiency
Prepare annual budgets and provide regular updates on performance against budget
Ensure that food and plant safety is maintained at all times (both internally and across 3PLs) and foster a safety culture, including participating in regular food and plant safety audits (if required)
Vendor management
Lead contact for 3PLs (Distribution Centers and Transportation providers) that control the execution of the delivery orders to customers, to meet all requested delivery dates from customers on-time and in-full
Ensure flawless inbound/outbound of finished goods to DCs; ensuring that Customers' expectations are met through continuous communication, reporting and review with all stakeholders
Develop a robust 3PL management and contracting strategy to balance delivery, service and cost in alignment with company goals
Lead any audit activities within any 3PL partners and be responsible for no defect findings. Communicate, manage and correct all type of deviations and instantaneously update the business process to prevent from reoccurrence.
Manage strategic partnership with 3PLs and drive continuous improvements for distribution
Planning and Reporting
Establish key logistics metrics to manage operations of the function and report status and progress, including analyzing trends over time
Handle all customer service compliance in regard to shipment deviations, damage, and error
Analyze, monitor & report transportation/logistics spend across the business on a regular basis and develop actions to reduce spend
Work with Sales and Operations teams to ensure changes (e.g., new products, new customers, new services, new 3PL providers, etc.) are smoothly and efficiently integrated in the logistics network without interrupting supply to customers
Here's What You'll Bring To The Table:
Focus on customer service; meeting needs accurately and efficiently
Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proactivity and ability to manage conflict
Self-starter with initiative to drive change in a fast-paced environment
Problem solving mindset
Ability to travel as needed to visit 3P distribution centers, transportation providers & customer logistics locations
Required Education & Experience:
Experience with cold-chain products required
5+ year of Transportation and Warehousing experience in a medium or large size company
In-depth knowledge and understanding of distribution, transportation, warehousing, cold chain, freight management, budgeting, people management, project management.
Lean/Six Sigma training and experience
Continuous Improvement/Lean skills
Experience in Food Safety and Audits
Proficiency in Oracle or other ERP
Proficiency in Excel
Lean/Six Sigma training and experience
Bachelor's degree in, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
Here's what we bring to the table:
Competitive benefits packing including Medical (with 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
Access to fully Equipped Onsite Gym & Cafe
Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
Work life balance.
Collaborative team
Relocation package available
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, teas and innovative juice blends sold in the iconic double-bubble bottle. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. By managing the entire production process from tree to bottle, POM Wonderful guarantees that our products come from only one source--100% California-grown POM Wonderful pomegranates. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils, as well as industrial products such as juice concentrate and pomegranate extract.
POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $4 billion company with 8,500 employees worldwide. We've made Wonderful Pistachios one of America's top-selling salty snacks. We've turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium bottled water in America. JUSTIN Wine produces California's top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora is the world's largest flower delivery service.
The Wonderful Company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $120 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, $45 million in charitable giving and education initiatives every year, $30 million toward the construction of a new charter school campus in California's Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs, including two new, free primary care clinics for employees and their dependents. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and core values, visit www.wonderful.com. The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
The Wonderful Company
Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Wonderful Company is an entrepreneurial, driven, fast paced organization with double-digit growth that requires incorporating highly trained and motivated individuals into our teams. We seek like-minded thought leaders who enjoy owning, running and scaling their projects.
The Packaging Technical Manager will be a key member of The Wonderful Company's centralized Package Innovation and Development team within the corporate Global Sourcing Group. The group's mission is to drive profitable sales growth using a disciplined, consumer-focused approach to define new packaging technologies and develop packaging for existing products and new product initiatives. The position will be working to support all business units with primary focus on the Wonderful Citrus, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, and POM brands.
The Packaging Technical Manager's responsibilities are critically important and extremely visible to senior leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for flawless execution of packaging initiatives for cost savings and process improvements.
Here's what you'll do:
Primary responsibility for fiber based packaging initiatives -- corrugated, paperboard, etc. for our pistachios & almonds, citrus and pomegranates businesses.
Work with key packaging vendors to support assigned business units.
Work with Sourcing teams to provide "fast response" packaging information for costing of new developments
Provide corporate Design group with technical information (mockups, die lines, pallet patterns, print specs, etc.) to assist with new designs.
Assure new package development/testing plans include all necessary steps and are communicated to and agreed upon by key stakeholders.
Develop strong working relationships throughout the company, both at the headquarters and operations facilities
Contribute expertise and drive corporate initiatives related to cost reductions, LEAN manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
Assure all new packaging is fully tested and manufacturing processes are validated.
Ensure all pallet pattern information/Master Data is supplied for all SKUs.
Recommend cost savings opportunities to the Business Units.
Work with Sourcing to assess suppliers' capabilities and provide feedback to all stakeholders.
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
BS - Packaging Science/Engineering or relevant technical degree.
Minimum 5 years of packaging development experience in a CPG environment, ideally in the agriculture and food/beverage industries.
Strong knowledge in secondary packaging (corrugated box/tray design and paperboard expertise) as it relates to fresh produce packaging.
In depth knowledge of paper properties and associated manufacturing technologies.
Demonstrable skills in working with project teams for new package/product development.
Experience working with Designers (Graphics and Industrial Design).
Ability to guide translation of design sketches to engineering drawings and CAD databases.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) - able to present information in clear, concise format to all levels within the organization.
Self-directed individual who can take the lead on issues, but is open to alternative methods and ideas to reach solutions.
Excellent project management skills, especially in cross-functional team settings.
Analytical and creative problem solver with Six Sigma and/or LEAN experience.
A true Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Packaging to serve as a credible source of information and recommendations.
Experience in package distribution testing, pallet pattern design & optimization (TOPS-preferred or CAPE), palletizing techniques and stretch film.
Experience with the packaging equipment and printing technologies to do all of the above.
Strong familiarity with 2-D/3-D CAD, preferably AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator and Artios.
Here's what we'll bring to the table:
Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
Subsidized gym membership.
Wonderful Giving ( www.wonderfulgiving.com ) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
Work life balance.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $4 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company's 9,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, almonds, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company's market share: Wonderful Pistachios is America's No. 1 tree nut brand and one of the top-selling salty snacks; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America's No. 1 premium bottled water brand; Teleflora is the No. 1 floral delivery service through local florists; and JUSTIN Wine produces California's top-selling luxury Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $100 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, nearly $50 million in charitable giving and education initiatives in 2015 alone, $30 million toward the construction of a new charter school campus in California's Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and core values, visit www.wonderful.com .
The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
The Wonderful Company is an entrepreneurial, driven, fast paced organization with double-digit growth that requires incorporating highly trained and motivated individuals into our teams. We seek like-minded thought leaders who enjoy owning, running and scaling their projects.
The Packaging Technical Manager will be a key member of The Wonderful Company's centralized Package Innovation and Development team within the corporate Global Sourcing Group. The group's mission is to drive profitable sales growth using a disciplined, consumer-focused approach to define new packaging technologies and develop packaging for existing products and new product initiatives. The position will be working to support all business units with primary focus on the Wonderful Citrus, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, and POM brands.
The Packaging Technical Manager's responsibilities are critically important and extremely visible to senior leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for flawless execution of packaging initiatives for cost savings and process improvements.
Here's what you'll do:
Primary responsibility for fiber based packaging initiatives -- corrugated, paperboard, etc. for our pistachios & almonds, citrus and pomegranates businesses.
Work with key packaging vendors to support assigned business units.
Work with Sourcing teams to provide "fast response" packaging information for costing of new developments
Provide corporate Design group with technical information (mockups, die lines, pallet patterns, print specs, etc.) to assist with new designs.
Assure new package development/testing plans include all necessary steps and are communicated to and agreed upon by key stakeholders.
Develop strong working relationships throughout the company, both at the headquarters and operations facilities
Contribute expertise and drive corporate initiatives related to cost reductions, LEAN manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
Assure all new packaging is fully tested and manufacturing processes are validated.
Ensure all pallet pattern information/Master Data is supplied for all SKUs.
Recommend cost savings opportunities to the Business Units.
Work with Sourcing to assess suppliers' capabilities and provide feedback to all stakeholders.
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
BS - Packaging Science/Engineering or relevant technical degree.
Minimum 5 years of packaging development experience in a CPG environment, ideally in the agriculture and food/beverage industries.
Strong knowledge in secondary packaging (corrugated box/tray design and paperboard expertise) as it relates to fresh produce packaging.
In depth knowledge of paper properties and associated manufacturing technologies.
Demonstrable skills in working with project teams for new package/product development.
Experience working with Designers (Graphics and Industrial Design).
Ability to guide translation of design sketches to engineering drawings and CAD databases.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) - able to present information in clear, concise format to all levels within the organization.
Self-directed individual who can take the lead on issues, but is open to alternative methods and ideas to reach solutions.
Excellent project management skills, especially in cross-functional team settings.
Analytical and creative problem solver with Six Sigma and/or LEAN experience.
A true Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Packaging to serve as a credible source of information and recommendations.
Experience in package distribution testing, pallet pattern design & optimization (TOPS-preferred or CAPE), palletizing techniques and stretch film.
Experience with the packaging equipment and printing technologies to do all of the above.
Strong familiarity with 2-D/3-D CAD, preferably AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator and Artios.
Here's what we'll bring to the table:
Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
Subsidized gym membership.
Wonderful Giving ( www.wonderfulgiving.com ) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
Work life balance.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $4 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company's 9,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, almonds, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company's market share: Wonderful Pistachios is America's No. 1 tree nut brand and one of the top-selling salty snacks; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America's No. 1 premium bottled water brand; Teleflora is the No. 1 floral delivery service through local florists; and JUSTIN Wine produces California's top-selling luxury Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $100 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, nearly $50 million in charitable giving and education initiatives in 2015 alone, $30 million toward the construction of a new charter school campus in California's Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and core values, visit www.wonderful.com .
The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
