Plant Manager

What our Plant Manager will do:

• Overall responsibility for entire facility performance and deliver on all P&L-related KPIs.
• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements labor hours cycle and production costs.
• Recruit retain and develop a high-performing cross-functional team of Managers Supervisors Leads specialists and hourly employees to support the growing demand of the facility.
• Maintain a safe working environment by supporting all company safety programs actively participating in weekly safety tailgates administering discipline as necessary and following all governmental regulations.
• Build a culture around a continuous improvement mindset positive work attitude efficient communication and a can-do attitude through all layers of the facility.
• Establishes production and quality control standards develops budget and cost controls and obtains data regarding types quantities specifications and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan including personnel requirements material needs subcontract requirements facility needs and tooling and equipment needs.
• Perform all necessary financial functions including capital budgeting and asset effectiveness.
• Ensure that personnel training occurs in order to maintain an experienced and knowledgeable workforce.
• Comply with all OSHA FDA USDA GMP EPA HACCP and POM policies and regulations.
• Perform all necessary administrative duties:  personnel evaluations correspondence reports.
• Monitor plant sanitation on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicate plant performance in a timely manner with senior leadership and facilitate effective communication at all levels across the Buttonwillow facility.
• Ensures all established costs quality and delivery commitments are met.
• Manage personnel effectively while maintaining employee morale and adhering to state and federal laws and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources machines and equipment.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations including compiling storing and retrieving production data for reports.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company government and customer policies procedures and regulations.

Qualifications :

Skills & experience that are necessary as our Plant Manager will include but not be limited to:

• 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.
• Must be self-motivated and able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment.
• Be optimistic and set a positive management tone through personal leadership.
• 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

At least 10 years of progressively responsible Production experience in a plant manager capacity with a specific emphasis in manufacturing within a food production/manufacturing setting. A bachelors degree in a relevant field is a must.

Additional Information :

POMs 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 Californias Central Valley Fiji and the 2025 Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .
• 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 10000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Companys 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 Californias Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit . 

Weve made Wonderful Pistachios Americas fastest-growing snack brand. Weve 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 Californias top-selling high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora is the worlds leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. 

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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time