Operations Analyst- Wonderful Renewable Energy (Based Out Of Stratford, Ca)

*This position is based out of Stratford, CA and will require regular commuting to the area*

The Wonderful Company is the world’s leading grower of tree nuts and America’s largest citrus grower. We farm 125,000 acres of land in California and an additional 30,000 acres across Texas and Mexico. In addition to farming, we also process, package, and market a diverse range of agricultural products including Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful pomegranate juice, Wonderful Halos mandarins, and JUSTIN wine.

This vertically integrated business model extends across our operations and has driven many successful B2B ventures in the sustainability space:

• We are currently scaling a business that aggregates & processes 300K tons/year of almond wood for sale as inputs to building materials
• We’re the world’s leading provider of biorational products for crop protection & pest control (Suterra)
• We are one of America’s largest beekeepers (~80,000 hives & 5 billion bees)
• We have built and operate 14 solar facilities totaling 75 MW in capacity. We have applications submitted to build another 34 projects to over double our capacity.
• We recently finalized large-scale lease agreements with developers that could facilitate over 2 GW of additional solar over the next decade

The Wonderful Renewable Solutions group works across our portfolio of business operations to identify, incubate, and scale sustainable ventures.

• Manages processes to meet customer specifications – constantly maintains production and quality standards (role will include QC Lab staff supervision)
• Record and analyze operations data such as OEE and KPIs
• Ability to manage simple construction/engineering projects
• Ability to manage frequent schedule changes or unexpected events
• Ability to perform statistical and data analytics in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Carries out company personnel policies and procedures in a fair and uniform manner
• Communicate ideas to supervisors to improve processes + identifies waste and takes action to correct it
• Follows company GMPs and helps establish process-specific SOPs for staff
• Makes an effort to set a good example as a leader for other staff and demonstrates respect for others
• Maintains a professional and positive working relationship with all WRS full-time + temporary team members in addition to third party contractors
• Demonstrates accountability for team outcomes and actively participates in problem-solving and improvement efforts with Operations Director and other senior leadership
• Maintains the site infrastructure and equipment of the facility
• Helps manage relationships with site vendors for fuel, utilities, and maintenance
• Helps maintain area in a clean, safe, organized, and efficient manner at all times
• Understands and enforces all safety standards and regulations – collaborates with corporate EHS team occasionally

• Demonstrated interest and skills related to one or more of the following:
  • Large scale, modern agriculture, and the technology driving change in how we grow food
  • Operations management and food/manufacturing/agriculture production
  • Advanced analytics, data management, data visualization, and insight generation
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) with experience in tools like Office Suite, Power BI, SQL, etc.
• Willingness to travel (primarily within the Central Valley of California)
• BS/BA or Master’s degree with two to five years related work experience in Business, Statistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Agriculture, Operations, Finance or a related field
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Focused, organized, results-oriented individual
• Ability to work effectively with clients and within a team
• This is a Monday-Friday onsite role. Remote/hybrid work is a not an option
• Successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual, able to a to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment

Please apply with your resume and a cover letter briefly explaining:

• Why you're interested in The Wonderful Company
• Specific background + experiences working in agriculture and/or manufacturing
• Your connection to, and involvement in, the local community

Pay Range: $75,000 - 90,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, 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 and America’s fastest-growing snack; 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 imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world’s leading floral delivery service.
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 $2.5BN invested in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, 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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