Wonderful Leadership Program- Leader Trainee

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. 

The Wonderful Leadership Program is a full-time, rotational development program that offers recent university graduates the opportunity to expand their potential and become the future leaders of POM Wonderful. Throughout each rotation, the Leader Trainee will launch and implement new projects that significantly drive business productivity and improve department processes. They will also be exposed to a broad range of tasks per the department needs, offering a cross-functional, company-wide experience that further develops critical leadership and technical skills. Department rotations within the Wonderful Leadership Program include Production, Engineering, Quality Systems, Human Resources, Logistics, Grower Relations and Business Administration, with primary focus on learning the major aspects of the business.  

Responsibilities

Expand knowledge of overall business scope as it relates to:

• Production (Preprocessing, Packaging, Shipping)
  • Learn how to manage production workers
  • Manages standard work, within responsible zones to achieve production output and quality targets.
• Business Administration (Human Resources, Logistics, Grower Relations, Quality Systems)
  • Collaborates with department management and personnel to identify, define, and document business needs and objectives
  • Cultivates management skills to lead small clerical or technical teams in their daily tasks and/or special projects

Other responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day direction of employees and ensures compliance with company policies; ensuring GMPs and safety requirements are met.
• Cultivate continuous improvement activities, manage 5S, and apply lean thinking into the day-to-day operations within all areas of responsibility.
• Participate in and lead problem solving activities with production teams, management, & fellow colleagues using the PDCA method.
• Actively promote a safe working environment in all areas of responsibility.
• Utilize teamwork and leadership skills to complete company projects and meet deadlines.

• Completion of degree from a 4-year college
• Open to flexible schedules
• Problem solving skills and continuous improvement focus
• Proven written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to use data for storytelling
• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Intermediate mathematical skills; knowledge of statistics is desirable
• Recognized efforts to complete multiple tasks independently and efficiently in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to actively contribute to their team in order to complete tasks and meet goals
• Ability to handle extremely confidential and sensitive information
• Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

Pay Range: $66,000 - $68,000, and may include a bonus at the end of the Program. 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
• Access to a fully equipped On-site Gym
• On-site subsidized Cafe
• 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 focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. 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 $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, 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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