PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of fresh-cut production, through efficient coordination with all concerned parties, and effective application of production procedures.  In this role, will also oversee warehouse and maintenance operations as related to managing costs, product rotation, and effective interaction with Sales, Office, General Manager (GM), Quality Assurance (QA), and Traffic Departments. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage facility costs as related to all operations and production procedures.
• Review orders and prepare production plans with Production Supervisors on a daily basis, to ensure timely order completion.  
• Train staff on fruit handling procedures and ensure total understanding of all facility Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Critical Control Points (CCPs), and other procedures as determined. 
• Track labor and yield efficiencies for each shift, and assist in new product development.
• Supervise inventory and procedures in conjunction with Warehouse, Production, and Office. 
• Ensure that all cut and pack size specifications, volume, quality, labeling, packaging and other product related issues are strictly adhered to. 
• Assist with other Warehouse and Production functions as determined by the specific facility GM. 
• Inspect finished goods to ensure they meet or exceed product specifications. 
• Maintain all safety standards as consistent with Federal, State and company requirements.

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years previous experience working in a multi-product food manufacturing environment. 
• 5+ years previous management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written). 
• Solid background in scheduling cost control, process management, inventory control, quality assurance and food safety. 
• Must be able to work in a wet, cold (<40 degrees) environment for extended periods of time (8+ hours).

PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• College Degree.
• Bi-lingual: English/Spanish.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR RELOCATION EXPENSES.

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H  

Required Skills Required Experience

• Develop plans and strategies for developing business and achieving the company’s sales goals
• Create a culture of success and ongoing business and goal achievement
• Manage the use of budgets
• Define optimal sales force structure
• Hire and develop sales staff
• Effectively manage a team of 6+ sales representatives
• Define and oversee sales staff compensation and incentive programs that motivate the sales team to achieve their sales targets
• Define and coordinate sales training programs that enable staff to achieve their potential and support company sales objectives
• Define sales processes that drive desired sales outcomes and identify improvements where and when required
• Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting
• Compile information and  data related to customer and prospect interactions
• Monitor customer, market and competitor activity and provide feedback to company leadership team and other company functions
• Work closely with the marketing function to establish successful support, channel and partner programs
• Generate new business with select sales opportunities (typically larger, more complex deals)