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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. 

Compensation: $65,560 - Maximum amount is based on experience

Supervision of all quality assurance functions. Implementation, development, audit and maintenance of plant’s quality and food safety systems including HACCP to assure compliance and customer satisfaction.  Technical supervision of quality assurance personnel, provide training and assistance in order to maintain technical expertise.  Provide technical support/resource for customers, production and other plant’s department.  Interface for local/regional regulatory inspections. Assist and or manage on-going quality special projects for improving current processes or enhancing product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality and Food Safety

Development, implementation, and maintenance of all applicable elements of the POM Wonderful Quality and Food Safety systems in order to assure compliance. Support Counter Season Spring Arils Program if needed.

Technical Assistance

Responsible for providing technical assistance to operations and customers to aid in achieving product quality, sterility or investigating consumer complaints.

Continuous Improvement

Assist and or manage the quality projects which is to improve current POM manufacturing process, to enhance better product quality, to create higher standards for manufacturing practices and produce higher quality products.  

Teamwork

Promote communication, involve staff and employees, support staff, communicate objectives and develop employee potential.

Auditing

Responsible for audits, including GMP’s, pest control, product quality, product packaging integrity and regulatory to ensure standards are achieved and evaluation of opportunities for improvement.

Laboratory

Responsible for laboratory practices that achieve high performance standard.

HACCP / FSMA

Responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of POM Wonderful HACCP and FSMA Food Safety Program.

Recordkeeping

Responsible for maintaining processing records that will allow for product, packaging, and ingredient recall.

Restricted Stock

Responsible for isolating finished product, ingredients, or packaging materials that do not meet standards and providing disposition recommendations.

Finance

Responsible for development of departmental Budget, and prioritize spending to meet financial target.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with state specific food safety laws.
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Characteristics should include but not be limited to: being able to work with others; work efficiently with little or no supervision; understand and able to do basic math equations, speak the data that is being collected and open availability including evenings and weekends.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

At least 3-5 years progressively responsible Quality Assurance experience in a supervisory capacity, with a specific emphasis in food safety preferably within a production/manufacturing setting. Bachelor’s degree in Micro Biology, Food Science or related field. Supplementary training and/or designations related to the quality assurance or food safety field, or equivalent education and experience, is desirable.

POM's Dedication to You:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• 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. We grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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