Director, Strategy(Default) Bakersfield, CA, USA Full-time Company Description Wonderful Strategy Group (WSG) delivers high-impact results for the businesses in its portfolio through partnering directly with executive leaders to solve their most pressing strategic and operational issues.
Our team of 30+ strategy professionals is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds in agriculture, consulting, operations, technology, and finance.
We work side-by-side with company leaders, helping to craft growth strategies, design operational and technological improvements, and support the long-term health of the organization.
WSG focuses on professional development through regular engaged mentorship from senior team members.
Our ongoing training programs are designed to expand your ability to solve complex business problems, learn to create strategies for change, and win buy-in from stakeholders to successfully impact the company.
In addition to providing strategic guidance, the Strategy Group often serves as a pipeline for leadership talent at our businesses.
Alumni from the Strategy Group have gone on to diverse leadership roles in areas like general management, e-commerce, marketing, operations, finance, and R&D.
Job Description Support the development of solutions to complex analytical problems, related to warehouse management, fresh produce/beverage processing, process engineering, sales and operations planning Drive critical strategic, operational, technological, and organizational initiatives Form strong, long-lasting partnerships with operating company leadership and C-level executives Grow as leaders through a continued focus on skill development leadership training Manage internal team members development (dependent upon experience level) Work directly with our business partners on site in the San Joaquin Valley (Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties) and in Napa, Sonoma, and San Luis Obispo counties depending on specific project requirements Qualifications 13-18 years (minimum) working in top tier manufacturing, winery, food/beverage processing, CPG, or farming operations Maturity and executive presence required to work in a highly autonomous role with prolonged periods of direct senior business unit executive client engagement Domain expertise achieved through a mixture of education and work experience in any of the following fields: food/beverage processing, agronomy, viticulture/enology, continuous improvement, food science, ag credit, food/ag-focused private equity, agtech, or similar Ability to hit the ground running with Central Valley-focused project work Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive extensively and operate autonomously in rural areas throughout the Central Valley Fluent or conversational Spanish, Mixteco, Zapoteco, Nahuatl, Maya, or Otomí are all highly valued COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption Strategy Titles, Salary, & Location Title, and day to day role in the group, is dependent upon experience.
Team members range from a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate school experience to over 30 years of work experience Salary and benefits package is highly competitive in the corporate strategy space and dependent upon work experience Location is reviewed on a case-by-case basis with a focus on being near an operating unit.
The Wonderful Company has locations across the Central Valley (CV) of California, in Napa & Sonoma counties, and along the central coast of CA.
Most of the CV team is in the Bakersfield area, which is close to many of The Wonderful Companies Central Valley operating units Additional information Wonderful’s Dedication to You: Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility Opportunities for development and internal mobility Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com)
– allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes California’s Central Valley is one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions and is the base of The Wonderful Company’s agricultural operations.
The Central Valley enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living and, a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities.
From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing –
– all within a two-hour drive –
– this region has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands.
The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart.
This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No.
1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No.
1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No.
1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No.
1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No.
1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service.
The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core.
The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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