Beverage Manager - Filling Operations

Company Description

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a high-performing Beverage Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for our cold-fill juice and tea production lines, while playing a key role in the startup and ramp-up of a new filling line. This role is ideal for a driven operations leader with strong people leadership skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and the potential to advance into broader leadership roles within the organization.

The Beverage Operations Manager will be accountable for safety, quality, service, cost, and team engagement, while deploying Lean manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles to build reliable, scalable operations.

Compensation- $130k - $160k w/ 10% Bonus Potential. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Shift Details - Manager will be dedicated to First Shift **Must be able to flex when necessary

Job Description

Operations Leadership

• Lead daily production activities for cold-fill juice and tea filling lines to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Own production performance metrics including OEE, throughput, downtime, waste, and labor efficiency.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure consistent execution and issue resolution.

Team Development & Culture

• Build, coach, and lead high-performing teams of supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Develop frontline leaders through structured coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Promote strong safety ownership and food safety culture across all shifts.

Lean & TPM Deployment

• Deploy and sustain Lean manufacturing tools (standard work, visual management, problem-solving, kaizen, 5S).
• Lead TPM implementation, including autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, and equipment ownership.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to eliminate chronic losses.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.

New Line Startup & Expansion

• Support the design, installation, commissioning, and startup of a new filling line.
• Develop operating standards, staffing models, training plans, and ramp-up strategies.
• Identify risks during startup and proactively mitigate issues related to safety, quality, and performance.
• Transfer startup learnings into sustainable operating practices.

Continuous Improvement & Growth

• Identify and lead improvement initiatives that reduce cost, increase capacity, and improve quality.
• Use data and structured problem-solving to drive decisions.
• Actively develop skills and capabilities aligned with future leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to see the “big picture” business perspective but is willing to “roll up their sleeves” and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Must be self-motivated and able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to perform efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to employ creative and innovative thought processes.
• Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle software.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods.
• Experience leading production teams in a high-volume, high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and TPM principles.
• Strong people leadership skills with a proven ability to build engaged, accountable teams.

Preferred

• Experience with cold-fill beverage operations (juice, tea, or similar).
• Direct experience with new line installation and startup.
• Demonstrated success improving OEE, reducing downtime, and improving reliability.
• Familiarity with food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GMPs).
• Track record of career progression or readiness for expanded leadership roles.

Additional Information

POM's Dedication to You:

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• 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 and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 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 csr.wonderful.com.

We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. 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.

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