Work Shift: Multiple Shifts Pay Type: Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $55,000.00 - $71,400.00 JOB OVERVIEW: A developmental role designed to prepare employees for a leadership position within our manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on experience in production processes, team leadership, and operational efficiency while gaining the necessary skills to transition into a supervisory role. Participates in driving processes that deliver sustainable results against objectives. Provides support in executing site and global supply initiatives and continuous improvement objectives. Works to learn and understand good manufacturing practices. RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Gain in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production workflows. Assist in supervising production teams, learning how to manage personnel, resolve conflicts, and drive team performance. Collaborates with Plant Operations Manager to establish, communicate, and execute measurable production and cultural goals to deliver uncompromised safety, quality, service, and performance objectives in support of Plant Operations. Supports the Installation of measurement systems that provide an ongoing real-time status towards achieving the day-to-day requirements to ensure that service levels are achieved. Implements production operations to meet prescribed productivity and quality goals to ensure adherence with production schedules. Fosters an environment of continuous improvement and learning to achieve and maintain industry leadership. Develops skills required to anticipate problem issues before they arise and takes corrective action. Works with department manager in the development and implementation of production cost standards, customer and BDG product specifications; acts as a resource in team settings to better understand and meet customer needs. Stays abreast of cutting-edge technology through external trade shows and benchmarking of similar facilities, including professional seminars. Partners with experienced team leaders and operations management to coach the production team towards common objectives. Learns and applies sound motivational and correctional techniques, including team member coaching and disciplinary actions and recognitions for good work. Manages employee contributions and potential growth so that opportunities for greater contributions can be capitalized. Contributes to the development of effective employee training programs, including areas of GMP’s and safety awareness. Helps drive our “Zero Harm” behavioral based safety program. Participates in implements systems and/or process controls for efficient operations, quality and productivity through continuous improvement and lean principles by establishing and communicating performance measures and results. Supports investigations or research, write technical, informative or operational reports, work on special projects, attends and conduct meetings as required. Reviews reports, papers, and other records prepared by personnel for clarity, completeness, accuracy and conformance with company policies. Route approved reports and records to appropriate personnel. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum level of education required Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations Management or 4 years of food and beverage manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree. Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience N/A Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) N/A Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) N/A PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.) Experience functioning as a proactive team player. Must possess strong planning skills with ability to analyze trends and determine corrective actions. Demonstrated ability to produce on schedule. Act independently in a constructive manner. Strongly motivated to improve self. Demonstrated leadership ability through discovering and utilizing people’s capabilities, recognizing good work and earning the respect of peers and subordinates. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Typical number of Direct Reports N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS The position may require the ability to meet the physical demands of heavy lifting to carry out the assigned duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT Position may require employee to work around energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials. Position may require the exposure to various adverse conditions such as, heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, and grease, and chemical substance. Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.