Ripening Team Leader Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Ripening Team Leader Del Monte Fresh Produce Whitsett, NC 27377 •Must have produce ripening experience to be considered•

Purpose of Position:

This position will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a customer warehouse ripening program at the warehouse level to ensure compliance with customer ripening requirements and expectations.

Accountabilities:

Oversee all aspects related to the ripening program to ensure compliance with customer ripening requirements and expectations. Perform Ripening Duties for all required products. Routinely review program and staff performance and make corrective actions when necessary. Regularly set and update program expectations and goals to grow business and proactively prevent customer issues. Troubleshoot and address all customer complaints relating to ripening quality. Develop and ensure compliance with departmental budgets focusing on cost maintenance and productivity. Ripen and maintain products according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Perform quality inspections of product upon arrival. Ensure product and location documentation is maintained daily; to include inspection logs, inventory control logs, ripening room logs and warehouse supply logs. Review and reconcile product inventories, monitor stock and rotation of product. Communicate with supervisor on issues related to inventory and product quality; assist with decisions on product disposition. Review current and potential product issues with Del Monte Quality Assurance and Sales team. Work with location warehouse personnel including, customer Quality Assurance department, lift truck drivers, warehouse assistants and foremen to achieve program goals. Execute and complete work assignments, with minimum supervision and errors. Enter data, run reports and assist Supervisor as needed. Special projects as assigned.

Minimum Skills Required:

High school or equivalent, and/or equivalent experience 2+ years’ previous technical, quality assurance, management or supervisory experience related to produce ripening. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Excellent English oral and written communication skills Strong understanding of mathematics Forklift experience •Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. •

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift Application Question(s): Do you have 2+ years’ previous technical, quality assurance, management or supervisory experience related to produce ripening.

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Whitsett, NC 27377 (Required)

Work Location:

In person