Job Description

The Wonderful Leadership Program is a full-time, two-year rotational program that offers the opportunity to expand your potential and become a leader at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds. Throughout each rotation, the Wonderful Leader  will launch and implement new projects that drive business productivity and improve department processes. They will also be exposed to a broad range of tasks per department needs, offering a cross-functional, company-wide experience that further develops leadership and problem-solving skills. Department rotations within the Wonderful Leadership Program include, but are not limited to: Preprocessing, Roasting, Packaging, Shipping, Harvest, Human Resources, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities within rotations:

Operations Management:

 Achieve production goals on time, in a safe and efficient manner;

Manage standard work, within responsible zones to achieve production output and quality targets;

Monitor scheduling dashboard frequently and make the necessary adjustments;

Address downtime;

Maintain and update production records and KPIs;

Work on continuous improvements projects.

Manage a crew of production workers;

Lead and participate in daily startup meetings;

Ensure crew and work area is operating at company safety standards;

Create work schedules for the employees and coordinate with Time Department any changes;

Attend pass down meetings and provide status updates;

Assign employees to work areas per daily production needs;

Manage employee performance, including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, attendance, etc.

Interview, select and train new employees per department needs;

Handle conflict resolution.

Business Administration:

 Analyze data and create reports and key performance indicators.

Attend daily meetings and provide updates to management;

Communicate issues with stakeholders and customers;

Negotiate with internal and external customers, advocating for the needs of the department;

Explore business opportunities per company needs;

Plan and execute special projects per continuous improvement efforts;

Provide work direction to one or more technical or clerical staff or act as a team lead on designated projects or assignments;

Conduct plant visits in assigned areas, and promptly follow up with any questions or concerns presented by the employees.

Provide guidance to employees regarding company’s procedures, trainings and progression opportunities.

Supply ChainPrepare, analyze, and approve customer supply orders following good manufacturing practices and safety practices;

Communicate directly with customers and sales team members at the corporate (wholesale/retail) level to resolve issues quickly;

Assist all aspects of customer service department on an as needed basis;

Act as a liaison between the company and the external customer, addressing issues and finding proper solutions per business needs;

Execute shipping logistic plans per customer needs;

Prepare and ensure proper documentation for each customer order;

Master the use of the company’s technical platforms;

Provide work direction to one or more technical or clerical staff or act as a team lead on designated projects or assignments;

Collaborate with other departments to ensure in-time order completion and shipment.