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

#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.  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

#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 candidates.  more

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.  more

#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.  more

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.  more

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.  more

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 with broker issues.  more

#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.  more

#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.  more