Sun Pacific began in 1969 with the purchase of 72 acres of oranges in Exeter, California. Today Sun Pacific owns more than 40,000 acres in California and ships 35 million boxes of fresh fruit annually. As the acreage has grown, so has our expertise and attention to detail in farming and packing the highest quality product. Today, with over 3,000 employees, Sun Pacific is the largest grower/shipper of navel oranges in the world, the largest grower/shipper of kiwi in North America, the 2nd largest grower/shipper of mandarins in North America, the largest tomato grower in California and renown for high quality table grapes.
Job Summary: The vice president of operations will oversee and support strategies, goals, objectives, capital projects, communication, and fruit packing technology to ensure profitability and sustainability of all packing operations within Sun Pacific Shippers, LP.
Reporting Relationship: The vice president of operations will report directly to the president.
- Organizational leader who uses their experience and education to make decisions to ensure profitability and sustainability of the Company;
- Devising strategies and policies to ensure the Company meets its goals and objectives;
- Overseeing capital projects, ensuring timely completion at or below budget;
- Coordinating harvest, logistics, packing, storage, and distribution for multiple commodities grown on 50,000+ acres processed through eight packing facilities to maximize return to the Company and outside growers;
- Implementing strategic change to increase quality and productivity;
- Leveraging technology to enhance performance of business;
- Using data to make informed business decisions;
- Communicating effectively to all department managers;
- Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, DOT and OSHA regulations;
- Lead and maintain a professional relationship with business partners, management and administrative representatives, employees, and all key third-party representatives for continued success; and,
- Performing all other duties, assignments, and projects, as assigned by the Company.
- Exceptional financial and budgetary skills;
- Ability to address potential threats to the business, along with recognizing opportunities;
- Complex problem solving and critical thinking in a dynamic environment;
- Ability to think critically, analyze information, and challenge assumptions;
- Ability to have strong attention to detail, excellent organization and comm skills, and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; and,
- Ability to work early and extensive hours and be very flexible, as necessary, to successfully fulfill the demands, support, and leadership expectations of the job for continued success.
Competitive pay and benefits, offered.
- 15+ years operations/finance experience;
- 5+ years of experience in produce with focus on packing and/or logistics;
- Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field of study, or equivalent work experience; and,
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record insurable by the Company’s insurance policy.
