Company Description

Wonderful Citrus is America’s largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview:

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of shipping/receiving, inventory management, dry goods/material management, and bin fleet management at the shift level within the Halos packhouse. The ideal candidate has experience in the agricultural industry and/or warehousing/packing operations, and a strong understanding of logistical operations and shipping/receiving processes. Candidate must be a team player with a strong work ethic and proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Primary responsibility is to provide technical and administrative oversight and expertise to logistics operations while building high-performing teams. This role can directly supervise 8 or more Leads, Planners, and Logistics Specialists, with up to 70+ hourly employees.

This position follows a Third Shift schedule, working from 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Ensure monitoring of and adherence to strategic FIFO and WMS inventory functionality across facility and within outside storage facilities.
Administrative responsibilities (inventory reporting, labor management, budgets, etc)
Daily/weekly/monthly data collection and analysis
Develop capability of the hourly work force with specific attention to creation and maintenance of applicable skill sets
Manage day-to-day inventory systems, processes, and procedures to ensure achievement of key business results
Continually evaluate the effectiveness of existing work processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accuracy
Report daily inventories and FIFO position, exceptions, and outages; determine root causes and implement corrective actions
Coordinate interdepartmentally to safeguard movement of goods while maximizing efficiencies and delivering high-level customer service to both internal and external customers
Develop, implement, and sustain standard work procedures
Recognize and respond to trends; troubleshoot opportunities and communicate solutions
Supervise and analyze employee performance; train and evaluate employees
Coordinate inventory movement and storage across facilities, including external storage, as necessary
Coach, mentor, develop, and train hourly workforce; evaluate and track employee performance
Provide strong leadership and consistent feedback to all subordinates; demonstrates and promotes company culture through word and action

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in distribution leadership required – perishable and/or agriculture preferred
High level functionality in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected
Detail oriented, organized, and committed to quality
Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Customer service focused and results driven
Excellent leadership skills including development, supervision, and accountability
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills required
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proven problem-solving ability
Operational knowledge of food safety standards, regulations, and compliance
Ability to be flexible and work multiple shifts (nights and weekends) as needed
Knowledge of safe work practices, including OSHA regulations, forklift certification, and training
Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels across the organization
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, or related field highly desired
Minimum 3 years’ related experience in produce industry/agriculture environment preferred
Food processing and/or production leadership desired
Advanced knowledge of computerized WMS (warehouse management systems) and well-developed computer skills required
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks required
Excellent management skills including supervision, leadership, communication, and planning necessary

Pay Range: $70,304 - $80,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

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, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. 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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