Operations Technician at The Wonderful Company

Do you want to be at the forefront of transforming agriculture and sustainability?
Are you energized by leading people, driving innovation, and celebrating wins as part of a high-performing team?

Suterra is looking for a dynamic operations leader to help accelerate the growth of the world’s leading biopesticide company. We develop and manufacture breakthrough insect management products made from naturally occurring compounds — solutions that are non-toxic, leave no harmful residues on food, and protect soil and groundwater for future generations.

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader driven to bring cutting-edge solutions to a rapidly growing industry? As an Ops Tech/Area Supervisor at Suterra, you'll drive process control and oversee a dynamic team of individuals producing products for sustainable agriculture.  You will gain experience in all aspects of our operation including production area oversight, supply chain logistics, quality control, engineering support projects, and continuous improvement projects.  

This position is based in our Bend, Oregon headquarters and requires onsite presence Monday – Friday 5:00 am-3:30 pm.  

As Operations Tech/Area Supervisor, you will:

• Lead a manufacturing team in our state-of-the-art Bend, OR headquarters, overseeing metrics, training, and collaboration.
• Identify/Support and spearhead process improvements to increase Safety, Quality, and Efficiency.
• Support logistics both internationally and domestically.
• Coordinate with cross-functional groups including Safety, Quality, R&D, Engineering, and Sourcing.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP) to control all aspects of the operation including inventory control, labor utilization, product costings, and finished goods.
• Develop proposals for optimizing workflows while controlling the status quo with released standard operating procedures.

• Demonstrated experience supervising others. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing setting
• Prior success managing short and long-term projects. 
• Bring a positive approach to new projects or responsibilities, we are here to learn and have fun. 
• Enthusiasm for cross-functional teamwork.  

Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company

The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.

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 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, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.  

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