Juice Extraction & Process Lead

POM Wonderful•Buttonwillow, CA

6d•$20 - $25

About The Position

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. We are seeking an experienced Juice Extraction & Process Lead to oversee our pomegranate juice production operation. This role involves managing the extraction, decanting, pasteurization, Koch filtration, Evaporation system and final product handling, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the process. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in food or beverage processing and strong leadership skills to coordinate technicians/operators across multiple stages of production.

Requirements

Experience in juice extraction, pasteurization, or food/beverage processing.
Strong understanding of decanters, pasteurizers, filtration systems, and evaporation equipment, preferred.
Leadership experience managing teams in a production setting.
Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices.
Ability to coordinate operational logistics (trucks, material handling).
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Responsible for delivering presentations and leading meetings as needed.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and collaborate with external partners.
Must be self-driven and capable of achieving significant results in an unstructured environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
GED or high school diploma, one to two years of related experience in operating production machines.

Responsibilities

Implement safety, GMP, and quality standards.
Maintain a safe environment and foster a culture of safety.
Ensure a food safety environment and promote a quality culture.
Create and sustain a professional working environment.
Lead the juice extraction process from raw material intake to final product storage.
Lead technicians and operators across decanting, pasteurization, filtration, evaporation, and packaging areas.
Ensure product quality and consistency through proper equipment operation and processing parameters.
logistics, including truck deliveries, raw material intake, and finished product
Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain processing equipment.
Maintain compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with production teams to improve yield efficiency and process reliability.
Shift start: assign everyone to their workstation, pass down the schedule to employees, and address work to be completed.
E-mail shift KPIs as required.
Monitor breaks & lunches.
Make sure everyone takes a break & lunch
Verify & initial shift paperwork as required.
Shift end: address safety & quality concerns; reconcile paperwork, materials used, and quality issues.
Own and participate in their own development.
Must have a flexible work schedule with some mandatory weekends and overtime
Handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently with minimal supervision
Effectively work well with a diverse group of people with different personalities
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment under pressure, stress, or strict time constraints

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and 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
Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
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.
Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
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.

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