Hiring: Director, Supply Chain Platform Development

HIRING:  

DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT

About us: 

For four generations and over 100 years, the Driscoll’s brand has been trusted and recognized for its superior quality. Driscoll’s Supply Chain Operations are responsible for processes that link the World’s leading supplier of fresh berries from Grower to Customer. We strive to continually delight our Berry Consumers, while also delivering excellent customer service and cost efficient operations. Pursuing ways to strengthen and integrate these processes across, improves our ability to achieve strategic plans, and perform for the business each day. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Director, Supply Chain Platform Development is responsible for the development and implementation of ERP / WMS / TMS and Delight Platform (Traceability) systems solutions across the Supply Chain group that supports the Operational Excellence initiative. This senior management role provides leadership and technical expertise on business process and integration application design, process improvement, project management and the development of best practices relative to systems and business platforms that impact all areas of the business. This individual is responsible for learning and keeping abreast of emerging technologies, designing different capabilities to improve business performance, and driving the adoption of standardized solutions across multiple regions. The position provides leadership and support of all initiatives focused on improving supply chain practices and productivity including leadership of Business Project Management (BPM) professionals.

This Supply Chain leadership position requires the ability to manage multiple initiatives, facilitate positive and solution-oriented discussions with key stakeholders, understand supporting systems, and organizational and compliance requirements across multiple geographies. The development of strategy and enterprise-level impact programs is a key function. 

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QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, graduate study a plus
• 12-15 years of relevant work experience with a proven ability to manage multiple project plans, timelines, and costs effectively, while ensuring strategic and business requirements are met
• Excellent process improvement and systems implementation skills
• Excellent project management capabilities
• Demonstrated success developing and managing a budget
• Knowledge of ERP platform development and management
• Demonstrated competence managing and leading others
• Experience with food traceability processes and procedures 
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and work with internal and external key stakeholders and manage multiple projects across the enterprise
• A solid understanding of and experience in supply chain systems implementations and a passion for driving company success through adoption of technology 
• Certification in Project Management preferred (PMP) desirable
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency preferred
• Travel will be required (up to 50% domestic and international)
• Valid California Driver License required, as well as the ability to be covered under Company-sponsored vehicle insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Develop program strategy, supporting business case, and various enterprise high-level project plans
• Ensure integration of projects and adjust project scope, timing, and budget as needed based on business changes and needs
• Lead team in analysis and determination of business requirements, as well as manage the planning and execution of technology solutions and associated programs that achieve the business objectives to enhance customer satisfaction, optimize profitability, develop long-term customer loyalty
• Excellent organizational skills and project management capabilities - able to manage project plans, timelines, costs effectively, and ensures strategic and business requirements are met
• Working as part of a cross functional team to provide technical and functional leadership in support of Supply Chain Platform applications
• Participate in cross-functional design development and reviews
• Validate that the functional designs meet the overall business process integration requirements and are consistent with the conceptual design
• Work with the Business Project Managers to outline the tasks and deliverables required to drive out the full set of application requirements
• Troubleshoot problems associated with designing, implementing, leading, and completing projects, overcoming obstacles
• Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written communications
• Regular interaction with Business Partners to define application requirements on new and ongoing initiatives
• Lead and mentor team members
• Complete team deliverables related to design, configuration, test, and implementation
• Review detailed design specifications, test plans and user documentation for functional and technical completeness
• Establish and maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders, to provide information, garner 
• acceptance and support of the project, and ensure that the project meets business needs

We have operations in 18 countries on 5 continents to ensure year round delivery of fresh berries to market. In the last 20 years Driscoll's has experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size every five years.
Driscoll's values of Passion, Humility and Trustworthiness are core to the character of the company and how employees work and interact with each other, their customers, business partners and berry consumers. Driscoll's offers a broad range of competitive compensation and benefits packages supportive of a positive work/life balance including; healthcare benefits, 401K plans with matching contributions, tuition reimbursements, leadership training and wellness programs. 
Our Philanthropy matches employee donations and volunteer time to community projects and nonprofit organizations partnering with over 90 employee led community action projects in 2012. Driscoll’s unique company culture fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration as they continue to expand in others part of the world. 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the job's responsibilities. At Driscoll’s, all of our jobs include broad responsibilities for continually improving the processes we use to develop our products.

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Christie Bower, Recruiter for Driscoll's

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Hiring: Production Planning & Inventory Analyst - Driscoll's

New Career Opportunity with Driscoll's

HIRING:  PRODUCTION & INVENTORY ANALYST 

For four generations and over 100 years, the Driscoll’s brand has been trusted and recognized for its superior quality. To fulfill their mission to continually delight berry consumers, Driscoll’s naturally breeds proprietary plant varieties that produce Only the Finest Berries®. Every Driscoll's berry begins life at the Nursery. 

Driscoll's is looking for a Production Planning & Inventory Analyst for our Corralitos Nursery, located on the beautiful central coast of California. This position creates and maintains short and long range production, schedules and capacity plans and ensures inventory accuracy for plants, materials, and packaging within Driscoll-owned Corralitos, CA nursery locations.  This position is part of a World Class Nursery Operation that ensures annual plant orders are met within quality standards, on time, and in volume. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Ag Sciences, Horticulture or Accounting

• At least three years experience in production planning and scheduling in either a production or nursery environment preferred

• Additional experience in production auditing and inventory management is required (math skills, detail orientation, problem solving, investigation and ability to resolve issues)

• Must be self-motivated and have a proven track record of implementing and producing production plans and implementing inventory control processes and procedures

• Must have demonstrated competency using computer applications such as Access, Excel, Word, Microsoft Dynamics, etc

• Participates and works well in a team environment and is comfortable presenting production plans to other departments and managers

• Must be able to inform others of necessary information in a timely manner - effective verbal and written communications in English a must, proficiency in Spanish a plus

• Must be willing to work with a flexible work schedule, including weekends as needed; some travel is required

• Experience in a Nursery environment and/or APICS CPIM certification is highly desired

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Generate and maintain long range (18 month) production plans and near term (3week) schedules to support plant propagation requirements.

2. Responsible for the order acknowledgement process. Analyzes requirements, assesses capabilities, makes and implements recommendations to meet current and future plant orders.

3. Represents the Nursery at cross-department short and long-range production planning meetings.

4. Perform periodic analysis of nursery short and long range space requirements.

5. Investigate inventory discrepancies and out of balance issues. Ensures timely input and proper justification for all inventory adjustments. As needed, recommends and implements new inventory management procedures.

6. Generates and provides inventory accuracy reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

7. Reviews, augments and maintains production planning, scheduling and inventory management systems, forms and procedures manuals. Directly participates in the improvement of planning scheduling and inventory management processes. 

8. Exhibits the company values and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of colleagues, customers and growers. Performs other duties as instructed

9. Follow Company policies and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with employees, governmental agencies, growers, customers, etc.

10. Ensure the security of Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials

11. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the job's responsibilities. At Driscoll’s, all of our jobs include broad responsibilities for continually improving the processes we use to develop our products.

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New Career Opportunity at Driscoll's

NOW HIRING:

DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION

ABOUT US:

Driscoll’s is the World’s leading provider of fresh berries with operations in 19 countries on 5 continents.  For four generations and over 100 years, the Driscoll’s brand has been trusted and recognized for its superior quality.  In the last 20 years Driscoll's has experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size every five years. Headquartered in Watsonville, California Driscoll's has operations in 18 countries on 5 continents. To fulfill their mission to continually delight berry consumers, Driscoll’s naturally breeds proprietary plant varieties that produce Only the Finest Berries® all over the world. .

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Director of Distribution is responsible for the planning and coordination of enterprise-wide cooling and shipping in North and South America spanning across 50 seasonal operating locations.  This is achieved by creating strategic growth plans for geographic regions, developing and implementing best practice processes across all locations, delivering logistics support services, and leading efforts to identify and adopt outstanding equipment and technology solutions for our distribution network.

This position will provide leadership to a team of managers that operate key functions in support of the flow of products and information from origin in the field to destination with the customer. It includes optimizing cold chain quality while meeting customer service commitments; managing key aspects of distribution center relationships including 3PL contracts, and achieving continuous improvement of operating efficiencies.

The Director of Distribution, and the group of direct report managers, operates in a matrix organization structure.  He/she will lead change and performance across our 50 site network, in conjunction with Regional leadership teams that operate and execute daily operations at each site.  This position may require up to 50% travel, both domestic and international, which requires a valid California Driver’s License, eligibility for Company vehicle insurance and the ability to travel unrestricted on international travel assignments.

●        Five (5) plus years of Distribution leadership experience required; preferably in perishable goods

●        Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required, Master’s degree preferred

●        Knowledge of post-harvest handling of perishables in a multi-site distribution system is greatly valued

●        Demonstrated success and a history of high performance accomplishments

●        Experience in managing a team of business professionals required, including experience successfully directing, managing and motivating employees and building effective teams.

●        Familiarity with U.S. and international customs rules and regulations

●        Prior experience operating in a matrix environment a plus

●        Demonstrated experience and success with Process Improvement initiatives

●        Experience managing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders

●        Knowledge of and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required.  Microsoft DAX platform preferred

●        Experience identifying potential roadblocks and obstacles to organizational projects         

●        Travel may be required (up to 50% domestic and international)

●        Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency strongly preferred

●        California driver’s license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program are also required.

●        A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions are also required.

●        Passionate, humble, and trustworthy values

●        Ability to work with others at a high and collaborative level

●        Profit & Loss management

●        Proficiency with computer software/programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access) required

●        Excellent communicator.  Outstanding oral and written skills, including presentation, are required

●        Strong analytical skills

GOOD TO KNOW:

Driscoll'svalues of Passion, Humility and Trustworthiness are core to the character of the company and how employees work and interact with each other, their customers, business partners and berry consumers.  Driscoll's offers a broad range of competitive compensation and benefits packages supportive of a positive work/life balance including; healthcare benefits, 401K plans with matching contributions, tuition reimbursements, leadership training and wellness programs. Driscoll’s Philanthropy matches employee donations and volunteer time to community projects and nonprofit organizations partnering with over 90 employee led community action projects in 2012. Their unique company culture fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration as they continue to expand in others part of the world.

Christie Bower, Sr.  Recruiter

Driscoll’s Talent Acquisition

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Driscoll's IT is hiring!

DRISCOLL'S 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

is HIRING!

The Team:
As a global shared service partner to all business units, the Information Technology organization provides the world’s largest supplier of fresh conventional and organic berries with leading edge technical solutions and support. Driscoll's IT's dynamic portfolio of integrated systems and infrastructure are crucial in ensuring the year round timely delivery of perishable berries to market.

The Company:

For four generations and over 100 years, the Driscoll’s brand has been trusted and recognized for its superior quality.  In the last 20 years Driscoll's has experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size every five years. Headquartered in Watsonville, California Driscoll's has operations in 18 countries on 5 continents. To fulfill their mission to continually delight berry consumers, Driscoll’s naturally breeds proprietary plant varieties that produce Only the Finest Berries®.

Driscoll's values of Passion, Humility and Trustworthiness are core to the character of the company and how employees work and interact with each other, their customers, business partners and berry consumers.  Driscoll's offers a broad range of competitive compensation and benefits packages supportive of a positive work/life balance including; healthcare benefits, 401K plans with matching contributions, tuition reimbursements, leadership training and wellness programs. Driscoll’s Philanthropy matches employee donations and volunteer time to community projects and nonprofit organizations partnering with over 90 employee led community action projects in 2012. Their unique company culture fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration as they continue to expand in others part of the world.

Job Opportunities at Driscoll's 

Support Technician II

Senior IT Project Manager

Application Support Tester

Business Intelligence Manager

Director Global Enterprise Applications & Support

IT Operations Manager

Driscoll's is also hiring in Supply Chain, R&D, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Production..  For more information and to APPLY: http://www.driscolls.com/about/careers
 

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Driscoll’s IT Organization

HIRING: Support Technician II

SUPPORT TECHNICIAN II

THE ROLE: As a global shared service partner to all business units the Support Technician II provides the World’s leading supplier of fresh berries with operations in 18 countries on 5 continents with leading edge technical solutions and desktop support.  The Support Tech II knows Windows Server System Administration, understands network protocols, phone systems, tablet and mobile devices, hardware and software, documents details and has the willingness to learn and apply new policies and technologies.  

In addition to a solid technical foundation the Support Tech II must be able to effectively communicate with high levels of initiative, judgment, & diplomacy to all users, customers, growers, and government officials via phone, email or in person to understand, investigate, troubleshoot and resolve support tickets.  Having a good sense of business acumen with strong organization, critical thinking and prioritization abilities are important as is the ability to work individually or on a team within a fast paced 24/7 rotation environment.  In effort to provide global support the ability to travel 10% of the time is required; locally, across the US and into Mexico. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

The Support Technician II ensures the security of Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials and exemplifies the Driscoll’s values of Passion, Humility and Trustworthiness.  

ABOUT US:  Our dynamic portfolio of integrated systems and infrastructure are crucial in ensuring year round delivery of fresh berries to market.  In the last 20 years we have experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size every five years. 

Headquartered in Watsonville, California we offer a broad range of competitive compensation and benefits packages supportive of a positive work/life balance including; healthcare benefits, 401K plans with matching contributions, tuition reimbursements, leadership training and wellness programs.  Driscoll’s Philanthropy matches employee donations and volunteer time to community projects and nonprofit organizations partnering with over 90 employee led community action projects in 2012.  Our unique company culture fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration as we continue to expand in others part of the world.

Recruiter:  
Christie Bower, Recruiter, Driscoll’s IT Organization


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IT PROJECT MANAGER 

IT OPERATIONS MANAGER

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE MANAGER

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL APPLICATIONS & SUPPORT

PROJECT MANAGER - CONTRACT

APPLICATIONS SUPPORT TESTER 

ABOUT US:

As a global shared service partner to all business units, the Information Technology organization provides the world’s largest supplier of fresh conventional and organic berries with leading edge technical solutions and support. To ensure year round delivery of fresh berries to market Driscoll’s has operations established in over 18 countries and 5 continents. In the last 20 years we have experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size every five years. 

Headquartered in Watsonville, California we offer a broad range of competitive compensation and benefits packages supportive of a positive work/life balance including; healthcare benefits, 401K plans with matching contributions, tuition reimbursements, leadership training and wellness programs. Driscoll’s Philanthropy matches employee donations and volunteer time to community projects and nonprofit organizations partnering with over 90 employee led community action projects in 2012. Our unique company culture fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration as we continue to expand in others part of the world.

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Hiring: Director of Continuous Process Improvment

New Career Opportunity at 
Driscoll's:  

Director of Continuous Process Improvement

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ABOUT US: 

Founded in 1944 Driscoll’s is the world’s leading purveyor of fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries.  Driscoll’s has operations established in over 18 countries and on 5 continents ensuring the year round timely delivery of perishable berries to market.  Driscoll’s Mission is “To continually delight our Berry Consumers through alignment with our Customers and our Berry Growers”. 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: 

 Driscoll’s takes great pride in attracting, hiring and retaining top talent across the Globe who exemplify the Driscoll’s values of passion, trustworthiness, and humility.  Driscoll’s unique company culture fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration. The Continuous Improvement Director will lead the ongoing development of a broad system of continuous improvement at Driscoll’s. They will serve as a member of and be guided by the Continuous Improvement Council and will use their strategic leadership capabilities to ensure that continuous improvement becomes fully integrated into the fabric of the company. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred, 8 to 10 years management experience, preferably working with Continuous Improvement methodologies and programs 

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, ability to effectively communicate, influence, and manage change. The capability to influence key stakeholders including senior management. Must have the capacity to operate independently and as part of a collaborative global team. Demonstrated success in a lead role in a high-growth organization and in providing strategic insight for organization-wide deployment plans is a plus.

• Strategic assessment capabilities as well as a vision for developing and leading Continuous Improvement across Driscoll’s. Strong business acumen and experience working in complex global organizations – particularly those in growth transformation.

• Thorough understanding of process improvement methodologies and tools – both in applying “hands-on” with work groups and teams; as well as ability to train/coach others in their application

• Must maintain CA driver’s license and eligibility for Company vehicle insurance

• Passport required, including the ability to travel internationally without restrictions, business travel: domestic currently estimated at up to 20% of time, with occasional international travel required


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Performance Improvement Coach Certification program as well as the deployment, assignment, and management of internally certified Process Improvement Coaches. Manage CPI functional direct reports, currently CPI Planner, additional staff in the future. Mentor managers in the application and management of CPI tools and methodologies

• Partner with the Continuous Improvement Council and The Executive Team to select and prioritize improvement projects and build a strong improvement strategy.

• Prepare the annual budget for the CI department and projects. Responsible for reporting of cost/benefit analysis for CI projects in conjunction with finance.

• Accelerate adoption of process improvement efforts throughout the organization by partnering with Human Resources to create and execute a detailed training strategy.

• Ensure that communication around CI is comprehensive, efficient, and timely.

• In partnership with the PMO, manage and govern a project pipeline and governance for all commissioned process improvement projects; must integrate and regularly update project pipeline to maintain alignment with business priorities.

• Support development of a repository of process improvement-related documents. Create and maintain document/material management governance that is in compliance with license agreements.

• Continually assess how to encourage enthusiasm and support of CI at Driscoll’s

• Conduct: Follow Company policies and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner

• Mission and Values: Work both internally and externally with employees, growers, and vendors to support and promote the Company Mission and Values

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the job's responsibilities. At Driscoll’s, all of our jobs include broad responsibilities for continually improving the processes we use to develop our products.

BENEFITS/ETC 

Driscoll’s offers a broad range of competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to help our employees meet their financial, healthcare and lifestyle goals. Here’s an overview of our current programs.

At Driscoll’s, we’re committed to Growing Great People. This means that we help our employees learn about and support our overall business strategies. We also provide opportunities for individuals to grow their skills in a fast-growing and always changing work environment. Most importantly, Driscoll’s encourages our employees to achieve their career growth and cultivate their personal well-being.

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Christie Bower, Senior Recruiter, Driscoll's 

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We are not just an Ag company!

 In the last 20 years we have experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size every five years.  Driscoll’s offers exciting career opportunities in over in R&D, Project Management, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Production, and more.

CAREERS AT DRISCOLL'S 

Driscoll's Information Technology Team is HIRING!

Driscoll's has multiple openings in our IT organization.  These positions are located in Santa Cruz County on the Central Coast.  

ABOUT Driscoll's

As a global shared service partnership to all business units, the Information Technology organization provides the world’s largest supplier of fresh conventional and organic Berries with technical solutions and support.  With operations established in over 18 countries and 5 continents our dynamic infrastructure of technology and integrated systems are crucial in ensuring the year round timely delivery of perishable berries to market.  In the last 20 years we have experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size every five years.  Our unique company culture fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration as we continue to expand in other parts of the world. 

 

HIRING

Senior Systems Storage Engineer

Business Analyst - B2B/EDI

Support Technician II

Senior Project Manager

Business Systems Analyst 

Administrative Assistant to the CIO

 BENEFITS

Driscoll’s offers a broad range of competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to help our employees meet their financial, healthcare and lifestyle goals. Here’s an overview of our current programs.  

Healthcare:
Competitive health, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Driscoll’s pays a significant amount of the premium costs
 
Retirement
401(k) plan with matching contributions
 
Insurance
Life insurance with the option to purchase child and spouse coverage
Disability coverage
Accidental death or dismemberment coverage
Business travel accident coverage
 
Education
Tuition reimbursement
 
Community
Matching charitable gifts program
“Dollars for Doers” program
School support
Product donations

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