Operations Technician

Suterra | Bend, OR | Production/warehousing | Associate | Full-time | Job ID: REF4695N Do you want to play a leadership role in driving innovation in a transformative industry? Are you driven to win by supporting your teammates? Suterra is seeking a motivated person to join our operations leadership team and continue to accelerate the growth of the world’s leading biopesticide company. Suterra creates and produces insect management products that use naturally occurring compounds that are non-toxic, leave no harmful residues on food and do not leach into soil or groundwater. Job Description Are you an experienced manufacturing leader driven to bring cutting-edge solutions to a rapidly growing industry? As an Ops Tech/Area Supervisor at Suterra, you'll drive process control and oversee a dynamic team of individuals producing products for sustainable agriculture. You will gain experience in all aspects of our operation including production area oversight, supply chain logistics, quality control, engineering support projects, and continuous improvement projects. This position is based in our Bend, Oregon headquarters and requires onsite presence Monday – Friday 5:00 am-3:30 pm. As Operations Tech/Area Supervisor, you will: Lead a manufacturing team in our state-of-the-art Bend, OR headquarters, overseeing metrics, training, and collaboration. Identify/Support and spearhead process improvements to increase Safety, Quality, and Efficiency. Support logistics both internationally and domestically. Coordinate with cross-functional groups including Safety, Quality, R&D, Engineering, and Sourcing. Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP) to control all aspects of the operation including inventory control, labor utilization, product costings, and finished goods. Develop proposals for optimizing workflows while controlling the status quo with released standard operating procedures. Qualifications Demonstrated experience supervising others. Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing setting Prior success managing short and long-term projects. Bring a positive approach to new projects or responsibilities, we are here to learn and have fun. Enthusiasm for cross-functional teamwork. Additional Information Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, JUSTIN and Landmark wines, as well as the Teleflora flower delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement.We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. If you feel like you are a great fit for: Operations Technician Submit your email address and stay up to date on job alerts and other Wonderful career opportunities. Interested in becoming part of Wonderful one day? Join today to start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr