Production Manager

Company: Bee Sweet Citrus
Location: Fowler
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionBee Sweet Citrus is seeking an energetic, motivated individual to manage one of its fresh citrus packing lines. This position is responsible for the sorting and packing of over one million cartons of fresh California citrus. This position will require operation of the line during the swing shift throughout certain times of the year. This position is full-time, year-round, salaried with benefits. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: oversight of line supervisors in charge of packers, graders and general labor for the packing of fresh citrus products, operating state-of-the-art sorting equipment and managing and implementing modern food safety requirements.Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee line supervisors in charge of packers, graders, and general labor for packing of fresh citrus products
• Oversee state-of-the-art machinery and equipment to ensure efficiency
• Monitor all operation and process
• Ensure optimization of productive time for employees by eliminating unproductive processes
• Train and develop labor force
• Ensure all legal requirements, company procedures, and regulations are met
• Communicate with leadership to present new ideas and streamline process
• Provide day-to-day reporting to upper management and sales team to ensure production facility is running efficiently
• Manage and oversee fruit inventory control management
• Provide leadership and management guidance throughout packing house to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Identify and resolve problems timely and efficiently while providing guidance and training to the production team
• Develop processes to increase/enhance productivity and performance Skills and Technical Knowledge
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others
  • Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company's goals
  • Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements
  • Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times
  • Ability to manage individual workflow effectively with coworkers both written and verbally
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferredEducation & Work Experience Requirements/Preferences
    • Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience
    • Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch
    • Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs.
    • Experience with inventory management systemsPay Offered/Benefits
      • Competitive top pay offered
      • Paid time off and sick leave
      • Industry-leading health insurance and health wellness program that covers regular doctor visits, eye exams, etc. with only a minor copay
      • 401(k) retirement with guaranteed matching contributions About Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. – a family owned and operated company – is proudly located in Fowler, California. Our facility, which is over 420,000 square feet, conveniently sits on 46 total acres adjacent to CA Highway 99. Our production facility currently includes four separate pack lines (navel, lemon, mandarin, and specialty), a standalone wash line, and three distinct bagging lines. Our state-of-the-art optical graders and sizers allow us to grade and size citrus with precision, and our advanced laser Brix system allows us to additionally sort by sweetness and density. The facility features 71,000 square feet of cold storage and 26 "degreening" rooms. Bee Sweet's shipping department ships an average of 125 trucks daily throughout the United States, and overseas through export. Our management team is onsite in our 12,000 square foot office complex that is adjacent to our packing facility.Powered by JazzHRgrBRVR6pNV

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