*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.
Aug 13, 2018
Full time
*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.
Responsible for planning, executing and evaluating projects based on a predetermined budget and timeline. Managing project teams, reporting to the General Manager of Capital Projects and ensuring quality control throughout the project life cycle are essential to this position.
Here's what you'll do:
Manage project development from initiation to closure
Outline scope, goals, deliverable, required resources, budget and timing for projects
Complete work breakdown structure to estimate the effort needed for each task
Communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders
Resolve issues and solve problems throughout a project's life cycle
Manage project scope by ensuring any changes to a project are approved and documented
Construction Management of commercial buildings and grounds.
Prepare and present project reports on a regular basis
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
Minimal Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Understanding and interpreting architectural draw packages
3-4 years' experience in project management
Desired Traits:
Strong Strategic, operational and technical skills
Strong ability to multi-task across various projects and timelines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Efficient team-leading skills
Ability to resolve conflicting situations
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in scope and environment of a project
Here's what we'll bring to the table:
Competitive benefits packing including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k).
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.
Aug 06, 2018
Full time
Responsible for planning, executing and evaluating projects based on a predetermined budget and timeline. Managing project teams, reporting to the General Manager of Capital Projects and ensuring quality control throughout the project life cycle are essential to this position.
Here's what you'll do:
Manage project development from initiation to closure
Outline scope, goals, deliverable, required resources, budget and timing for projects
Complete work breakdown structure to estimate the effort needed for each task
Communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders
Resolve issues and solve problems throughout a project's life cycle
Manage project scope by ensuring any changes to a project are approved and documented
Construction Management of commercial buildings and grounds.
Prepare and present project reports on a regular basis
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
Minimal Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Understanding and interpreting architectural draw packages
3-4 years' experience in project management
Desired Traits:
Strong Strategic, operational and technical skills
Strong ability to multi-task across various projects and timelines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Efficient team-leading skills
Ability to resolve conflicting situations
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in scope and environment of a project
Here's what we'll bring to the table:
Competitive benefits packing including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k).
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.
Aug 06, 2018
Full time
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's Global Sourcing team's mission is to research, identify, negotiate, and bring the most cost efficient and capable suppliers into our supply chain. We are an entrepreneurial driven, fast paced organization with double-digit growth that requires incorporating highly trained and motivated individuals onto our teams. We're looking for those who can easily navigate ambiguity, collaborate with multiple departments, and establish strong relationships with stakeholders to drive results. The role of Director of Global Sourcing will work with multiple companies in the Wonderful portfolio to support sourcing products and services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for broad exposure in sourcing and purchasing within a growing multi-billion-dollar business. This position will report to Vice President of Global Sourcing and Logistics and is based in Bakersfield, CA.
Here's what you'll do:
Support the business units as the strategic sourcing function across spend categories.
Provide strategic sourcing leadership to deliver on company initiatives related to cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier rationalization and standardizing purchasing practices.
Train and develop purchasing teams across business units
Perform complex value analysis and financial evaluations of bid proposals, including evaluating potential supplier's relative financial strength and capabilities to deliver results over term of contract.
Lead negotiations on commodity/service purchase agreements on a national and international platform.
Build relationships with key company stakeholders and internal functional managers to achieve consensus on goals and objectives.
10% travel required
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance/Accounting, or related field.
Manufacturing leadership experience
7 -- 10 years of experience in the sourcing and product development of a broad range of commodities and services on a global basis.
Detailed background in Maintenance, Repair, and Operations purchasing is a plus
Experience and competence in using integrated ERP software.
Proven influencing skills. Must be proactive, exhibit continuous improvement mindset, and an ability to affect change and build consensus.
Extensive knowledge of global sourcing trends and best practices.
Demonstrated Lean Six Sigma know-how
Strong project management experience
Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
Strong command of Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
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.
Why choose Wonderful?
The Wonderful Company is a successful, entrepreneurial, privately held company with healthy, iconic, authentic brands, and ethical, creative, innovative business practices. We are passionate about sustainability, social responsibility, philanthropy, and wellness -- for our employees, their communities, and consumers around the world.
We are harvesting a better world - We use the power of business to make the world a better place.
We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.
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 has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California. A 2016 Nielsen study evaluating the familiarity, quality, and momentum of more than 2,500 leading brands revealed that Wonderful Company products dominated the top 10 lists of consumers across all generations, more than any other consumer goods company. 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 $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 , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
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.
Aug 06, 2018
Full time
The Wonderful Company's Global Sourcing team's mission is to research, identify, negotiate, and bring the most cost efficient and capable suppliers into our supply chain. We are an entrepreneurial driven, fast paced organization with double-digit growth that requires incorporating highly trained and motivated individuals onto our teams. We're looking for those who can easily navigate ambiguity, collaborate with multiple departments, and establish strong relationships with stakeholders to drive results. The role of Director of Global Sourcing will work with multiple companies in the Wonderful portfolio to support sourcing products and services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for broad exposure in sourcing and purchasing within a growing multi-billion-dollar business. This position will report to Vice President of Global Sourcing and Logistics and is based in Bakersfield, CA.
Here's what you'll do:
Support the business units as the strategic sourcing function across spend categories.
Provide strategic sourcing leadership to deliver on company initiatives related to cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier rationalization and standardizing purchasing practices.
Train and develop purchasing teams across business units
Perform complex value analysis and financial evaluations of bid proposals, including evaluating potential supplier's relative financial strength and capabilities to deliver results over term of contract.
Lead negotiations on commodity/service purchase agreements on a national and international platform.
Build relationships with key company stakeholders and internal functional managers to achieve consensus on goals and objectives.
10% travel required
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance/Accounting, or related field.
Manufacturing leadership experience
7 -- 10 years of experience in the sourcing and product development of a broad range of commodities and services on a global basis.
Detailed background in Maintenance, Repair, and Operations purchasing is a plus
Experience and competence in using integrated ERP software.
Proven influencing skills. Must be proactive, exhibit continuous improvement mindset, and an ability to affect change and build consensus.
Extensive knowledge of global sourcing trends and best practices.
Demonstrated Lean Six Sigma know-how
Strong project management experience
Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
Strong command of Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
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.
Why choose Wonderful?
The Wonderful Company is a successful, entrepreneurial, privately held company with healthy, iconic, authentic brands, and ethical, creative, innovative business practices. We are passionate about sustainability, social responsibility, philanthropy, and wellness -- for our employees, their communities, and consumers around the world.
We are harvesting a better world - We use the power of business to make the world a better place.
We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.
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 has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California. A 2016 Nielsen study evaluating the familiarity, quality, and momentum of more than 2,500 leading brands revealed that Wonderful Company products dominated the top 10 lists of consumers across all generations, more than any other consumer goods company. 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 $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 , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
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.
Mon-Fri - 8:15am - 4:15pm
Continual development, expansion, implementation and maintenance of DECI’s ISO-registered quality system.
Analyze DECI’s quality system to identify opportunities to streamline or improve the system.
Work with all production staff to assure work quality and encourage creativity to facilitate ongoing quality system improvement.
Advise manager and administration on issues related to the quality system.
Develop, approve and thereby become automatically qualified on all written work instructions. Follow all applicable quality procedures and work instructions.
Preventative and Corrective Action Coordinator.
Analyze quality data and generate reports as needed by staff and management.
Develop and conduct training programs for production staff on issues that affect quality.
Ensure efficiency and job quality by working closely with supervisors and managers on workstation layout and production procedures.
Assist department coordinators and manager in design of process for production.
Work with customers to learn their needs for quality of product and service.
Compile quality data throughout DECI and generate meaningful reports/charts for use by supervisors, management and administration. Analyze and interpret data as needed.
Collaborate with stockroom and production staff to ensure compliance with part specifications.
Schedule and supervise DECI’s internal audit process.
Consistently demonstrate an appreciation for accuracy.
Work cooperatively and professionally with DECI staff, clients and outside business contacts. Maintain good public relations with customers and professional contacts.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor degree in a related field, or five years minimum related experience in quality control, production, and industrial engineering or management. Needs broad background in Quality Assurance
Experience in developing and implementing a quality assurance program (ISO 9000 familiarity)
Ability to use: flow process charting, work simplification, ergonomic principles, time study methods, and statistical process control
Development of documents and procedures that assure and monitor quality
Ability to conceive and implement new methods of improving quality and efficiency
Supervisory experience in a production environment is desirable
Understanding of confidentiality regulations and rehabilitation concepts
Auditing experience preferred
Physical capacity sufficient to lift thirty-five pounds
Reliable transportation
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills: Good computer skills with Microsoft Office (especially Access, Word and Excel)
Jun 29, 2018
Full time
Mon-Fri - 8:15am - 4:15pm
Continual development, expansion, implementation and maintenance of DECI’s ISO-registered quality system.
Analyze DECI’s quality system to identify opportunities to streamline or improve the system.
Work with all production staff to assure work quality and encourage creativity to facilitate ongoing quality system improvement.
Advise manager and administration on issues related to the quality system.
Develop, approve and thereby become automatically qualified on all written work instructions. Follow all applicable quality procedures and work instructions.
Preventative and Corrective Action Coordinator.
Analyze quality data and generate reports as needed by staff and management.
Develop and conduct training programs for production staff on issues that affect quality.
Ensure efficiency and job quality by working closely with supervisors and managers on workstation layout and production procedures.
Assist department coordinators and manager in design of process for production.
Work with customers to learn their needs for quality of product and service.
Compile quality data throughout DECI and generate meaningful reports/charts for use by supervisors, management and administration. Analyze and interpret data as needed.
Collaborate with stockroom and production staff to ensure compliance with part specifications.
Schedule and supervise DECI’s internal audit process.
Consistently demonstrate an appreciation for accuracy.
Work cooperatively and professionally with DECI staff, clients and outside business contacts. Maintain good public relations with customers and professional contacts.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor degree in a related field, or five years minimum related experience in quality control, production, and industrial engineering or management. Needs broad background in Quality Assurance
Experience in developing and implementing a quality assurance program (ISO 9000 familiarity)
Ability to use: flow process charting, work simplification, ergonomic principles, time study methods, and statistical process control
Development of documents and procedures that assure and monitor quality
Ability to conceive and implement new methods of improving quality and efficiency
Supervisory experience in a production environment is desirable
Understanding of confidentiality regulations and rehabilitation concepts
Auditing experience preferred
Physical capacity sufficient to lift thirty-five pounds
Reliable transportation
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills: Good computer skills with Microsoft Office (especially Access, Word and Excel)
