Assistant Manager

Bolthouse Fresh Foods

Bakersfield, CA

$75,000 to $83,000 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

THE ROLE:

This position will report to the: Shift Manager

Travel Requirement: None

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

Shift: 1st Shift

Employment Category: Full-Time

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Assistant Shift Manager will coordinate shift activities, monitor carrot flows, manage process facilities and equipment, and maintain quality standards, while maximizing production units. Responsibilities include assigning and directing work, managing throughout, assuring equipment up time and product utilization, maximizing personnel efforts, monitoring productivity, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Meets production goals for quality, yield, productivity, cost and safety
Identifies processing deficiencies and methods of improvement with Management and implement changes as needed
Directly responsible for the development and training of production supervisors, leads and employees, working within the guidelines of company policies
Tracks production reports to ensure efficiency
Watches flow of product and contacts necessary support divisions to maximize uptime
Takes leadership role regarding employee safety by enforcing safe practices, addressing unsafe conditions and holding regular safety meetings
Ensures accurate timecard reporting/attendance tracking
Counsels and disciplines employees
Assures all daily orders are filled on time and management’s daily goals are met
Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondences
- Ability to manage and interact with personnel using company guidelines and provisions.
- Ambitiously seeking vertical movement within the company and looking to make a career
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Ag Business or equivalent, from 4-Year College or technical school; and two plus years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid California Driver License with clean driving record
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) or ability to speak Spanish or willingness to learn
- 2+ years of management experience (100+ reports) in Operations and food
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to sit for an extended period of time during work period
- Standing/walking for prolonged periods of time
- Environmental exposure–cold/humid/wet conditions (40°or below), moving machinery and outside weather conditions.
- Occasionally required to climb stairways, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock, and vibrations
- Required to work some-off shift hours as well as 6-day work weeks
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Group Short-Term Disability
Group Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.