Hybrid Plant Lead en Generous Brands

THE ROLE:    

• This position will report to the: Manufacturing Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: None 
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga 
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  
• Shift: 3rd Shift - 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular    
• Pay Range: $31.50-$35.75/Hr 

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages.  

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms – Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the “World’s Largest Beverage Start-Up.” 

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL.  

You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms  (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok).

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE    

This job contributes to Evolution Fresh success by leading day-to-day manufacturing. Ensures employee and food safety, efficiency, and quality. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles.

JOB DUTIES: 

• Assists supervisor in day-to-day operations and advises of task completion
• Prepares for and executes routine shift kick-off, close-out procedures, and completes shift notes 
• Serves as an escalation resource for problems and issues that arise during assigned shift
• Audits assigned functional area daily to ensure attainment of product quality, inventory accuracy, and customer service standards 
• Leads and carries out daily manufacturing, distribution, and juicing operations tasks. Ensures team attainment of daily productivity goals
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Oversees team execution of master sanitation schedule
• Provides training and coaching to team members on standard operating procedures, quality and safety procedures and regulations
• Recommends process improvements. Supports process and business changes 
• May create staffing schedules and communicate with temporary staffing agency to provide needed associates
• Review line communication boards for Continuous Improvement suggestions, enters work orders into maintenance tracking system for issues requiring follow up
• Reviews and updates Kronos ensure employee time sheets are accurate
• Demonstrates and understands safety as our core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same coaches others to do the same
• Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
• Acts as a safety change agent (e.g. CPR/First Aid certification; active engagement in safety committee, drives safety initiatives for department)
• Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs 
• Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures 
• Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School/GED or one plus years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
• Manufacturing computerized systems or automated distribution or warehouse systems (1 year) 
• Manufacturing or distribution environment (4 years) 

ADDITIONAL REQUIERED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 
• Attention to detail  
• Problem-solving skills 
• Basic math skills 
• Ability to follow verbal direction 
• Ability to quickly assess and prioritize the needs of a faced paced environment 
• Team-building skills 
• Ability to provide technical leadership 
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite 
• Ability to coach and mentor others 
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment 
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures 
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF)

PHYSYCAL DEMANDS:  

• O = Occasional (up to 25% of time) 
• F = Frequent (26%-74% of time) 
• C = Constant (75% or more of time) 

WHAT WE OFFER 
 

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.    

• Medical  
• Dental  
• Vision  
• Group Life and AD&D  
• Voluntary Life and AD&D  
• Group Short-Term Disability  
• Group Long-Term Disability  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• 401(k)  
• Paid Time Off  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions. 
 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 
 Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: [email protected] for additional support and guidance. 

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: 
 Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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