Job Description
THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Manager
- Travel Requirement: None
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Shift: 3rdShift
- Employment Category: Full -Time
- Pay Range: $95,000 to $105,000
INGENUITY GROWS GOOD.
Guided by its purpose — Ingenuity Grows Good —Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
This job contributes to Evolution Fresh success by supervising day-to-day operations in plant maintenance to support Evolution Fresh roasting plant business objectives. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
JOB DUTIES:
- Models leadership behaviors that are grounded in Evolution Fresh Mission and Values
- Drives the engagement, development, and performance of all members of their team
- Ensures compliance with organizational policies
- Communicates maintenance plans and status across department lines
- Serves as the technical expert, coach, and resource for plant maintenance partners
- Coordinates and oversees maintenance of manufacturing and distribution equipment
- Creates a collaborative and positive work environment
- Ensures partner development and satisfaction, while providing timely performance feedback
- Supports partners in presenting ideas for improving the efficiency and productivity of operations
- Operates within established budgets, forecasts, cost objectives and service levels to control expenses
- Supports implementation of cost, quality, and service improvement initiatives
- Supports all established plant and manufacturing goals and objectives
- Apprises manager of team progress and any obstacles
- Understands and follows established safety guidelines, programs, and procedures; and actively works to prevent safety incidents
- Works with plant safety committee to ensure best safety and maintenance practices are followed.
- Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs
- Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures
- Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School/GED or one to three years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
- Supervision experience supporting maintenance or operations (3 years)
- Automated manufacturing or distribution environment (5 years)
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Team-building skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to provide technical leadership
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting methodology
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally
- Ability to communicate technical and operational issues clearly and concisely
- Ability to plan and prioritize workload
- Ability to work with a diverse team environment
- Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures
- Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a technical field, mechanical, electrical, or engineering strongly preferred
- Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with BRC or SQF certification schemes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- O = Occasional (up to 25% of time)
- F = Frequent (26%-74% of time)
- C = Constant (75% or more of time)
Hours & Workdays:
- 3rd Shift when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
3rd Shift (10:00PM - 6:30AM); when business requires, overtime and weekends will be mandatory