Production Lead

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.

The production Lead for the Arils department is responsible for overseeing the finished goods palletizing and completing of orders, Responsible for hourly case count. Must be able to read and follow the run plan. Must be able to train and coach returning and new employees on equipment and process in assigned areas. Arils leads are responsible for having all the employees in their area always following the GMP’s and safety rules. Must be responsible courteous and professional in all their communications with employees. Inform the supervisor of any issues with any employees.

What our Arils Production Lead will do:

• Follow all GMP, Food Safety & Company policies.
• Must be able to follow written and or verbal instructions.
• Be responsible for the company supplied items.
• Responsible to notify the supervisor of any issues arising regarding safety, harassment, or attendance issues.
• Must be able to operate safely around moving equipment such as extraction, fillers, and moving conveyors.
• Track all the finished goods being shipped.
• Must be able to read run plan.
• Must be able to train new employees in their assigned work area.

Compensation Range: $20.50 - $24.00

Skills & experience that are necessary as our Arils Production Lead will include, but not limited to:

• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to stand for long periods of time , reaching bending and turning
• Able to work in cold and wet environment.
• Able to clearly communicate with other leads or supervisors.
• Able to climb stairs and platforms.
• Able to watch fast moving conveyors without getting sick.
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Prefer someone with leadership experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (preferred Bi- Lingual Spanish/English).

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

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. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. 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.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. 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 $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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