Production Supervisor - Fresh **2nd Shift

POM Wonderful; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

POM Wonderful is seeking a Production Supervisor–Fresh to lead daily Fresh production activities and coordinate with leads and support teams. You will ensure schedules are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards, while monitoring line performance, fruit utilization, and downtime.

Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential to drive continuous improvement on the production floor. The role requires maintaining safety, quality, and adherence to standard work; you will report

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of progressively responsible production experience in manufacturing, food production, fresh produce, or packaging.
• Experience supervising or leading teams, with ability to coach employees and manage daily production execution.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge, standard work processes, production scheduling, quality control, waste reduction, and OEE preferred.
• Experience using production systems (Oracle or similar ERP) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily activities of Fresh production personnel in alignment with production schedules and direction from the Production Manager–Fresh.
• Monitor production flow, labor placement, line readiness, and schedule completion with leads.
• Observe packaging and grading operations to ensure product quality and safety.
• Validate adherence to standard work processes and identify gaps impacting OEE, labor efficiency, quality, waste, or throughput.
• Monitor production quantities to prevent overproduction, waste, and quality concerns.
• Compile, input, and report accurate production data including rates, downtime, and KPI progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor–Fresh is responsible for leading daily production activities, coordinating with leads and support teams, and ensuring production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role monitors line performance, fruit utilization, product quality, waste, and downtime while validating adherence to standard work processes. The Production Supervisor identifies performance gaps, supports corrective actions, reinforces safety and quality expectations, and helps drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Compensation

Compensation - $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 with a bonus potential of up to 5%.

Job Description

• Direct and coordinate daily activities of Fresh production personnel in alignment with production schedules and direction from the Production Manager–Fresh.
• Partner with leads to monitor production flow, labor placement, line readiness, and schedule completion.
• Observe packaging and grading operations to ensure product quality, food safety, and conformance to company and customer standards.
• Validate adherence to standard work processes and identify gaps impacting OEE, labor efficiency, quality, waste, or throughput.
• Monitor production quantities to prevent overproduction, underproduction, unnecessary waste, and product quality concerns.
• Review production schedules, work orders, charts, production reports, and KPI data to evaluate performance against daily targets.
• Inspect materials, products, equipment, and line conditions to identify defects, malfunctions, safety risks, or operational barriers.
• Monitor production flow and adjust staffing and line priorities in real time.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to ensure execution and support.
• Compile, input, and report accurate production data, including production rates, downtime, material usage, waste, and progress against plan.
• Monitor, maintain, and communicate production line efficiency while escalating issues that impact safety, quality, schedule, or performance.
• Coach leads and production employees on safety, quality, productivity, standard work, and performance expectations.
• Reinforce a safe work environment by promoting PPE compliance, safe work practices, timely hazard reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Coordinate with support teams, including Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Planning, to resolve production issues and maintain flow.
• Identify root causes of recurring production issues and support corrective actions that improve safety, quality, OEE, labor utilization, and waste reduction.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the Fresh production operation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet business needs and support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct, coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to provide clear direction, guidance, and support to leads and production employees in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing production needs.
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining focus on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule attainment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze production performance, identify trends or gaps, and communicate results and corrective actions effectively.
• Working knowledge of production schedules, labor utilization, line efficiency, waste reduction, quality standards, and OEE.
• Ability to gather, summarize, and report KPIs accurately and effectively.
• Ability to validate standard work processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle or similar production systems.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to support the operation as needed.
• Promotes teamwork, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with support teams and customer-facing teams to resolve conflicts, remove barriers, and maintain production flow.
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as UKG or similar systems.
• Ability to manage employee records, attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping through HRIS platforms.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and analytics to improve production forecasting, workflow optimization, quality control, and operational efficiency

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2–4 years of progressively responsible production experience, preferably in a manufacturing, food production, fresh produce, or packaging environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience required, with demonstrated ability to direct teams, coach employees, and manage daily production execution.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, standard work processes, production scheduling, quality control, Fruit utilization, waste reduction, and OEE preferred.
• Experience using production systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, or similar ERP/reporting systems preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred, based on business needs.

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.

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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