Juice Department Manager

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Juice Department Manager role in Vancouver, WA. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest quality products. With a focus on continuous improvement, they pride themselves on maintaining excellence at every stage of their manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the manufacturing of all juice and concentrate products in accordance with customer specifications, food safety standards, and HACCP requirements.
• Oversee processing season execution and remanufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and operating targets.
• Support demand planning for fruit and packaging materials; coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, and Scheduling to ensure proper inventory levels and production readiness.
• Manage department staffing and labor costs, ensuring schedules align with budgetary guidelines.
• Oversee day-to-day production operations, including coordination with cross-functional teams to meet throughput, yield/recovery, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and operational optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Lead and develop team members to maintain a high-performing production environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food manufacturing, quality systems, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of food manufacturing supervisory experience with increasing responsibility (juice/concentrate experience preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of juice processing systems and equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Proven leadership experience in production operations, planning, labor management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check (including employment and education verification), and credit screen.
• Willingness to work extended schedules and weekends during the fresh pack season (typically July through early November).

What We Offer:

• $105,000 – $110,000/year competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth options available).
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional voluntary insurance products available.
• Convenient location just 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver.
• Free parking.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

At Legacy Talent Search, we are more than just a staffing agency. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the American economy and way of life, one job at a time. With a focus on rebranding the staffing industry, we work tirelessly to show how a specialized recruiting team can drive productivity. Our legacy is built on people and community—how we help others is how we leave our mark.

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Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer.