SUMMARY OF POSITION
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operations Management:
- Achieve production goals on time, in a safe and waste-free manner.
- Manage standard work within responsible zones to achieve production output and quality targets.
- Monitor scheduling the 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 the 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 with 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 the company鈥檚 procedures, trainings and progression opportunities.
- Supply Chain
- Prepare, 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鈥檚 technical platforms.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure in-time order completion and shipment.
Other responsibilities include:
- Provide day-to-day direction of employees and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Cultivate continuous improvement activities, manage 5S, and apply lean thinking into the day-to-day operations within all areas of responsibility.
- Participate in and lead problem solving activities with production teams, management, and fellow colleagues using the PDCA methodology.
- Utilize teamwork and leadership skills to complete company projects and meet deadlines.