We are a fresh-pack citrus and custom packing house in Southern California. Our company was established over 100 years ago and has become well known for its high-quality fruit, which is the key to our success. Our close-knit team works collaboratively with growers, retailers, and our packing team to provide fresh citrus for the United States and other global markets.
Today, using state-of-the-art technology, our packing house ensures that freshly picked citrus is packed and shipped to retain just-picked freshness. We aim to be an industry leader of freshly packed fruit. To this end, we focus on enhancing Quality, Efficiency, Teamwork, Safety, and Customer Service. Mostly, we value our people who are the key to our future and our success.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leveraging their perfect blend of skills in strategy and diplomacy to help drive this already successful business move forward into the future.
This General Manager is responsible for presiding over the entire workforce and will manage budgets and make sure all resources are allocated properly. This is the company’s senior leadership position and serves as an Officer of the company, reporting to the Board of Directors.
The individual we are looking for must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Agribusiness, or related field is required. MBA preferred.
- 15+ years of fruit packing, production and/or sales experience.
- Experience with oranges, lemons and avocados preferred.
- Experience in California business market preferred.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to lead across cultures and functions.
- Ability to collaborate, motivate, coach, and supervise others.
- Experience in leading cultural and organizational change initiatives.
- Conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Experience with negotiating contracts.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically.
- Ability to accurately work with numbers and analyze data scrutinizing it from various perspectives.
- Possess the drive to take ownership of projects and see them through to completion.
- Computer Skills: Fluency in Microsoft Office applications and logistics software. Experience with Famous software preferred.
- Must be able to speak English. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
- Valid California driver license.
- Some traveling is required.
Our company offers an attractive wage and benefit package that includes:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Group Medical Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation/Time Off
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.