Production Supervisor - Arils **2nd Shift

Job Description

• Lead and supervise a team of production workers, offering guidance, training, and performance feedback, including engaging in corrective action conversations, to insure a safe working environment.
• Strategically plan, coordinate, and oversee daily production activities to meet set targets and deadlines, including strict adherence to established production centerlines.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as quality control, maintenance, and logistics, to ensure seamless production operations.
• Enforce and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Arils manufacturing processes, ensuring uniformity and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor and uphold the functionality of equipment, proactively initiating maintenance or repairs as necessary
• Effectively manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies to guarantee uninterrupted production.
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations, cultivating a safety-aware culture within the production team, along with collaborating with Quality control team to ensure the production of high-quality products.
• Observes and enforces safety, GMPs, and Food safety programs and attends appropriate training sessions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and increased efficiency in the production process.
• Maintain precise production records and reports for review of upper management review regarding comprehensive performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage the Arils facility FMDS (floor management development systems) board and conduct daily meetings.
• Collaborate with the sanitation lead to identify key cleaning areas and implement enhancements to sanitation procedures.
• Assess required workforce and develop a labor model aligned with production requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to see the “big picture” business perspective but is willing to “roll up their sleeves” and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to perform efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to employ creative and innovative thought processes.
• Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle software.
• Able to manage and execute directives.
• Able to problem solve quickly and invent innovative ways to continue production.
• Able to gather summarize and report KPI’s accurately and effectively.
• Proactively and consistently works on improving performance, problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Looks to implement team mentality and work past roadblocks.
• Demonstrates leadership/confidence at all times.
• Able to mentor subordinates for successful results, disciplining them when necessary.
• Work with other support and customer teams to resolve conflicts and problems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

At least 2-4 years progressively responsible Production experience in a supervisory capacity, with a specific emphasis in manufacturing preferably within a production/manufacturing setting. Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Additional Information

POM's Dedication to You:

• Thriving Wellness Community: 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
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: 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.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: 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.

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.

We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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