Dole Fresh Vegetables markets a growing line of packaged and frozen foods, and is a produce industry leader in nutrition education and research.  The Company does business in more than 90 countries and employs, on average, 36,000 full-time, regular employees and 23,000 full-time seasonal or temporary employees, worldwide.  We are currently seeking an Ag Manager located in Monterey, California.  This position is a liaison between the company and the growers to monitor farming practices on a daily basis.  Position is responsible for coordinating grower plantings and transplanting to meet Dole Fresh Vegetables production goals, accurate reporting of plantings and supervise growers farming practices to achieve maximum yield and quality.  5-7 years experience in field operations.  more

#8038 Assistant Farm Operations Manager
Yolo County, CA
 

Capay Inc. is a fresh fruit and vegetable production and distribution company in Yolo County (west of Davis).  We are seeking an Assistant Farm Operations Manager.  The individual will be reporting directly to the owner of the company.  It is expected that this hire will be the General Farm Manager within two years.  The individual will be responsible for managing all farm and freight equipment repair, maintenance and fabrication.  The individual must have experience fabricating simple machines to complete specific tasks as well as basic mechanical understanding equipment and their motors.  The individual will also be responsible for coordinating field preparation, crop planting and irrigation.  Ability to speak Spanish as a huge plus – but a willingness and ability to learn Spanish is required.  more

#8037 Production Master Scheduler
San Juan Bautista, CA
 

Earthbound Farm is now the nation’s largest grower and shipper of organic produce and our products are available in more than 80% of the nation’s grocery stores. We are currently searching for Production Master Scheduler to develop and execute the processing schedule that balances the needs of Manufacturing, Sales/Customer Service, Inventory, and cost goals. The Production Master Scheduler will be responsible for planning the daily production line schedule and plant capacities with the goal to minimize excess inventories, plant change-overs and optimization of raw material opportunities. The Production Master Scheduler will communicate cross functionally with Sales, Procurement, Shipping, Receiving, and Production Managers to remain updated on any new forecasts.  more

#8036 Operations Product Manager
San Juan Bautista, CA

 
Earthbound Farm is now the nation’s largest grower and shipper of organic produce and our products are available in more than 80% of the nation’s grocery stores.  We are currently searching for an Operations Product Manager to direct the manufacturing operations for apples and other fruit!  The Operations Product Manager will be required to balance and execute food safety, quality, cost, yield, customer service and safety; manage technical expertise and organizational support to optimize product quality and performance; establish data analysis and interpretation.  Ideal Operations Product Manager candidates will have a BA or higher in a related field and at least 5 years experience in manufacturing environment process improvements, food processing or apple industry preferred.   more

#8033 Purchasing Manager
San Juan Bautista, CA
 

True Leaf Farms, an exciting and rapidly growing fresh-cut vegetable company is looking for an Purchasing Manager for its operations in San Juan Bautista and Yuma.  Operations include processing spring mix, spinach, arugula, green leaf, romaine, fresh-cut lettuce, and other value-added vegetables.  Essential Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:  Negotiating and purchasing activity for all packaging supplies; Demand planning.  The ideal candidate has a substantial background in materials purchasing, preferably in the agricultural industry, good negotiating skills and good people skills for building good relationships with customers and vendors.  This candidate should be able to exercise independent judgment and facilitate efficient, cost saving operations.  more

#8031 Production Coordinator
Santa Maria, CA
 

PacFresh Produce, Inc. is a well established Grower/Shipper/Harvester of vegetables located in Santa Maria, California.  We are seeking a qualified and highly motivated person to fill the position of Production Coordinator.  The company offers an excellent compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan with employer contributions and sick and vacation pay.  The Production Coordinator is a management position responsible for evaluating the quantity and quality of crops and establishing a strategy for harvesting and marketing of crops to maximize grower returns.  This position reports to the General Manager.  Inspect and evaluate crops to assess product that will be available to harvest and market.  Must be a team player able to achieve company goals and objectives.  more

BSS#8023 Fresh Cut Production Manager
Southwest Region

Seeking an experienced processing manager for a fresh fruit and vegetables processing operation located in the Southwest region of the U.S.A.  Reporting to the CEO, the Production Manager is responsible for the entire fresh cut processing division.  Meet Fresh-cut produce production deadlines in an efficient and cost effective manner.  Communicate and interact with managers of other departments to resolve issues and implement change (when needed) to facilitate growth.  Ensure production department operations are in compliance with food safety, quality assurance OSHA and company policies.  BS degree is preferred.  5 to 7 years experience in fresh-cut processing management.  Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.  Must be experienced in production scheduling and personnel scheduling.  more