#8043
Ag Manager
Monterey, CA
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.
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#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
#8024
District Sales Manager
Boston, MA
At
Del Monte Fresh Produce, we are dedicated to delivering quality product
and quality service. We are currently seeking a District Sales
Manager. Qualified candidate will manage existing accounts and develop
new business, consistent with program objectives. Ensure that sales
building goals are achieved to support long term growth. Responsible
for achievement of targeted volume and revenue for the operation.
Develop incremental business and new products with existing accounts.
Expand customer/revenue base for designated region. Work with the
Product Coordination Group to develop whole product (DC) business.
Work with customers to achieve cost-efficient logistics and distribution of
products. Work closely with the General Manager.
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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.
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#8006
Human Resource Manager
Yuma, AZ
Dole Fresh Vegetables markets a growing
line of packaged and frozen foods, and is a produce industry leader in
nutrition education and research. We are currently seeking a Human
Resource Manager located at our Yuma, Arizona salad plant. Qualified
candidate will manage the hiring and recall from layoff process, and the
orientation of all hourly employees ensuring their understanding of company
policies. Oversee Plant Safety Program, including training and post
accident investigation. Provide employee relations assistance for
personnel issues for both salaried and hourly employees. Act as
liaison with Monterey HR in recruitment for salaried positions for Yuma;
assist in interview scheduling and participate and provide feedback on
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BSS#7993
Director of Quality and Food Safety
California
Our client, a major growing supplier of pre-cut packaged vegetables is currently
seeking a Director of Quality and Food Safety. Qualified candidate will
serve as liaison with sales and customers concerning all quality and product
safety related issues. Develops and implements quality and product safety
policies and standards to ensure products are produced in compliance with Federal
and State Regulatory requirements and meet company standards. Maintains
and monitors all HACCP and recall processes. Candidate provides program
direction to processing and packaging plant through Quality Assurance and Quality
Control staff. Provides necessary quality and safety training leadership
and monitors ongoing results. Through QA staff audits quality and product
safety programs. Coordinates with sales management.
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#7987
QA Manager
Mahwah, NJ
Supreme Cuts is an innovative fast growth
fresh-cut processor located in Mahwah, NJ. We seek an experienced professional
to fill our QA Manager position. The QA Manager’s main role is to lead
and direct the quality assurance function from raw materials to finished goods.
This position assures a consistent foundation for quality systems, continuous
improvement and client/customer satisfaction that result in product excellence.
Ensure company compliance to all international, federal, state and local laws.
This position will directly report to the company President. Responsibility
for developing, administering and maintaining programs that assure the production
of high quality safe products and for leading and managing all aspects of the
Plant Food Safety and Quality programs from a 24/7 perspective.
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BSS#7814
Director of Produce Sourcing
West Coast
A market leading producer of innovative, high quality pre-cut vegetables products
is currently seeking a Director of Produce Sourcing. Our sales have grown
tremendously over the past several years, and we are continuing that trend for
the future. Overall responsibility for raw material procurement.
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to meet forecasted sales demands.
Responsible for developing and implementing annual operating budget. Make
recommendations for capital expenditures. Develop and manage long-term
relationships with existing and new grower base. Responsible for creation
and execution of all sourcing contracts. Manage transitions from various
sourcing regions. more
#7983
Assistant General Manager
Kankakee, IL
At Del Monte Fresh Produce, we are dedicated
to delivering quality product and quality service. We are currently seeking
a Assistant General Manager. The main objective is to generate sales,
manage costs and maintain profitability, while working within the established
Del Monte guidelines. Financial responsibilities in conjunction with General
Manager. Responsible for meeting or exceeding annual plan goals in all
areas including (but not limited to): profitability, volume of packages,
and controlling costs. Maintain the current customer base, cultivate and
develop new accounts, and generate new ideas to help the Sales staff to grow
the business. Constantly and consistently look for sales opportunities
and generate new ideas to help the Sales staff to grow the business.
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BSS#7850
General Manager - Processing Operations
Texas
Our client is seeking an experienced General Manager for their fruit and vegetable
processing operation located in Texas. The General Manager is responsible
for the successful management of all processing operations, procurement, transportation
and product safety. Manage all aspects of Operations with special focus
on labor cost and yield management. Responsible for procurement of all
raw materials. Regulate inventories of product to insure minimum product
loss and maximum product movement. Meet production goals in an efficient
and cost effective manner. Responsible for the P/L Statements and ensuring
that all areas of deficiency are reviewed and corrected, and all areas of success
are maintained. Determine and establish pricing on a daily basis.
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BB#7954
Executive Sales Assistant
Salinas, CA
Salinas based company is searching for an executive sales assistant reporting
to directly to the vice president of retail sales. The ESA’s primary responsibility
is to support the vice president of retail sales, with secondary responsibilities
to a six member regional sales manager team and a national network of food brokers.
Responsibilities to the vice president of retail sales include making travel
arrangements, preparing expense reports, monitoring Microsoft Outlook schedule,
running sales reports from enterprise software, calculating monthly broker commissions,
tracking of MDF spending, and coordinating sales meetings. Must be able
to analyze as well as run sales reports. Accounting experience is preferred
but not required. Responsible for general sales reporting, assistance
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#7953
Sugar Snap Pea Field Person
Salinas, CA
Mann Packing Company, the nations leading
fresh-cut vegetable company has an opening for a Field Person with its affiliated
company Garden Valley LLC our sugar snap pea operations in California and Mexico.
The Field Person will work with growers, harvesters and processors to document
and standardize current production practices in all growing regions, assist
production areas with start up and provide accurate accounting of plant schedule,
crop inputs and harvest performance. Qualified candidates must have a
BA/BS in business, agricultural management or crop science; able to travel to
current and prospective production location in the U.S. and Mexico; willing
to commute for 1-2 week periods in Mexico at the start-up of each growing season;
bilingual English/Spanish. more
BSS#7718
Product Development
California
Our Client is currently seeking an experienced Product Development candidate
for our Technology Group. We are looking for an innovative individual
to continue and expand on our development work with modified atmospheres relating
to fresh fruits and vegetables. As a successful candidate you will need
to be technically strong, show initiative, drive and energy. You should
be capable of original thought, willing to challenge existing perceptions and
systems with new ideas and approaches. You should have the ability to
provide workable solutions to a wide range of technical and customer challenges.
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#7925
Staff Accountant
Salinas, CA
Misionero Vegetables has been in operation for over 30 years, shipping a
full conventional line of lettuce and mixed produce. Misionero also grows
and ships Certified Organic Specialty Salad Mixes, Baby Peeled Carrots, Leaf
Lettuces and Broccoli. All products are shipped domestically as well as
internationally, year-round from Salinas, CA, Huron, CA, and Yuma, AZ.
We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant. Position is responsible for
assisting with month end close, account reconciliation, journal entries and
performing special projects as requested. This position requires a graduate
degree in accounting and strong Excel skills.
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