Production Supervisor - Fresh *2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Career growth opportunities

Leadership development trainings

Job summary

The Wonderful Company is seeking a Production Supervisor–Fresh in California to lead daily Fresh production, coordinate with leads and support teams, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time schedules.

You will monitor line performance, fruit utilization, waste, and downtime, validate standard work, and drive continuous improvement while coaching staff and maintaining a strong floor presence.

Qualifications

• At least 2–4 years of progressive production experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience required.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred; ERP/Oracle experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily Fresh production activities.
• Monitor production flow, staffing, line readiness, and schedule completion.
• Observe packaging and grading operations for quality and safety.
• Review KPI data and reports against daily targets.
• Identify gaps and drive corrective actions for OEE, waste, and quality.
• Maintain strong floor presence to ensure execution and support.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Safety culture

KPI analysis

Cross-functional

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top‑notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401(k) with match eligibility, 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health resources, life coaching, engaging employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, fitness reimbursements, and a library of on‑demand fitness videos.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across diverse brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Extensive leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Company‑wide mentorship to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive career growth.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Trainings that empower employees to learn and implement practices for positive workplace change.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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.