Senior Manager, Career Training

The Wonderful Company LLC; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Focused learning and development programs

Empowering mentorship

Job summary

A global consumer brands firm is seeking a Senior Manager for its Career Training program in Shafter, CA. The role involves leading the Wonderful Career Center, overseeing training program development, managing staffing, and ensuring high-quality training delivery. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in vocational training and workforce development. This position offers competitive compensation in the range of $90,000 - $110,000, along with excellent career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vocational training or workforce development.
• 3+ years of managing staff and leading initiatives.
• Experience designing and launching training programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Wonderful Career Center's operations and staff.
• Direct development of new vocational training programs.
• Manage training schedules based on business needs.

Skills

Operational leadership

Program development

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Senior Manager, Career Training|The Wonderful Company# Senior Manager, Career TrainingThe Wonderful Company | Shafter, CA | Education | Associate | Full-time | Job ID: REF7099IShare* Email## Company DescriptionThe Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.The Wonderful Career Center Senior Manager is responsible for the operational leadership of the Wonderful Career Center (WCC), a vocational and skill-based training center serving employees across The Wonderful Company and tenants within the Wonderful Logistics Center.This role oversees facility operations, staff leadership, program development, instructional quality, scheduling, and performance metrics to ensure the delivery of high-impact, industry-relevant training programs.The Senior Manager ensures that training initiatives align with operational needs across diverse business units including Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Citrus (Halos), Fiji Water, Justin Wine, Wonderful Logistics Center (WLC) tenants such as Walmart, Amazon, Target, Smucker’s, American Tire, and others.## Job Description**Leadership & Staff Management*** Lead and optimize performance of WCC staff, including performance management, coaching, resource allocation, and conflict resolution.* Assign instructors and development staff to program design and delivery initiatives.* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and instructional excellence.* Develop internal staff capabilities to meet evolving training demands.**Program Development & Instruction*** Oversee needs assessments with business units and WLC tenants to define training objectives.* Direct development and launch of new vocational and technical training programs.* Ensure curriculum quality, instructional effectiveness, and measurable outcomes.* Implement continuous improvement processes based on participant and stakeholder feedback.* Support recruitment of new trainees from business units and WLC tenants**Operations & Scheduling*** Create and manage comprehensive training schedules aligned with facility capacity and business demand.* Ensure all scheduled training courses are executed on time and of high quality.* Oversee facility utilization and operational readiness.* Coordinate classroom, lab, and technical resource allocation.**Performance Management & Reporting*** Define, track, and report key performance indicators for all training programs.* Maintain transparent, real-time reporting dashboards for executive leadership.* Monitor program completion rates, customer satisfaction, skill attainment metrics, and capacity utilization.* Recommend improvements based on performance data.## Qualifications**Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Education, Workforce Development, Organizational Leadership, Technical Training, or related field required.**Experience*** Minimum 5 years of experience in vocational training, workforce development, or technical education leadership.* 3 years experience managing staff and leading cross-functional initiatives* Experience leading and being responsible for new technical, vocational, or skill-based training program design and launch.**Skills*** Strong operational and organizational leadership.* Proven ability to manage scheduling and resource allocation in dynamic environments.* Data-driven decision making and KPI reporting.* Excellent written and verbal communication.* Ability to work effectively across multiple business units and industries.**Core Competencies*** Leadership & Team Development* Performance Management* Problem Solving & Critical Thinking* Operational Planning & Resource Allocation* Continuous ImprovementThe Wonderful Company is a privately held global enterprise employing more than 10,000 people across agriculture, beverage, real estate development, logistics, and consumer brands recognized worldwide.From iconic products like Wonderful Pistachios and Halos to global brands like Fiji Water and Justin Wine, The Wonderful Company operates at scale with long-term vision and entrepreneurial energy.Working at The Wonderful Career Center means:* Direct impact on workforce advancement across a multi-billion-dollar global organization* Shaping technical and vocational education across The Wonderful Company* Exposure to diverse industries — manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, beverage, retail distribution* Strong benefits, competitive compensation, and long-term stability* A culture focused on excellence, ownership, and measurable resultsPay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios(R) is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful(R) Halos(R) is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful(R) is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI(R) Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN(R) Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora(R) is the world’s leading floral delivery service.The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. 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 www.wonderful.com/csr.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.#LI-JB1EEO is the law -* **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