<p>Inspired by the bounty of California, Califia Farms (pronounced “Cal-uh-FEE-ahh,” like California) is on a mission to nourish the world with the wisdom of a plant-based lifestyle. The company was named the 2021 Beverage Forum Small Company of the Year (&lt; $1 billion in revenue); 2017 Supplier of the Year by Whole Foods Market; a 2015 “Breakout Brand” by Beverage World; and BevNet's 2015 "Brand of the Year." Califia Farms creates innovative, healthy and great-tasting premium beverages that make it easy for consumers to go plant-based and dairy-free, without compromise. It is one of the fastest-growing natural beverage companies in the U.S., as well as the #1 plant-based dairy alternative brand in the natural channel.</p>
<p>Founded in 2010 by beverage visionary, Greg Steltenpohl, in partnership with a farmer's co-op based in the San Joaquin Valley, Califia Farms is a uniquely California company. Its Bakersfield, Calif. manufacturing plant is powered by renewable energy and re-purposes more than 90% of its post-production byproduct.</p>

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<h2>Overview</h2><p>The primary objective of the role is to lead Califia Farms’ selling activities across all foodservice segments in the East region. The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities, developing and growing partnerships with distributors, managing brokers, and opening new accounts that align with Califia Farms mission and values. The role requires a proven leader with a successful foodservice sales background and experience managing a large existing customer base. </p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Engage regional foodservice operators and distributors to sell the full portfolio of Califia Farms products in accordance with Foodservice channel goals and initiatives</li> <li>Manage and grow an existing book of business </li> <li>Manage and build relationships among operators, distributors, and brokers</li> <li>Direct management and engagement of a large broker sales network to increase reach and sales penetration</li> <li>Accurate and timely sales volume forecasting and trade spend management</li> <li>Prepare and conduct effective sales meetings, presentations and trainings</li> <li>Manage and conduct distributor and channel trade shows within the territory</li> <li>Cross-functional internal team engagement across operations, marketing, and finance to get stakeholder buy-in and support</li> <li>Actively maintain and utilize sales operations platforms: Salesforce, Telus, Power BI</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 3-5 years of multi-state foodservice sales and management experience in the CPG industry. Beverage industry experience is a plus. </li> <li>Demonstrated success with an emerging brand in a sales management role</li> <li>Previous experience with operator segments including cafe, bakery, QSR. etc.</li> <li>Distributor management of both Broadline (Sysco, US Foods, PFG, etc.) and independent/specialty distributors and existing multi-state distribution relationships and contacts.</li> <li>Experience managing and working with a large foodservice broker</li> <li>Working knowledge and prior engagement with Dot Foods</li> <li>Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce and automated trade spend systems such as Telus</li> <li>High proficiency with Windows-based platforms and MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)</li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)</li> <li>Ability to travel as needed, up to (but not limited to) 50%</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The expected salary range for this position is between $110,000 - $130,000 per year based on a full-time schedule.  Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual salary.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</p>

Regional Sales Manager, Foodservice, East

<h2>Overview</h2><p><strong>WHO WE ARE: CALIFIA FARMS</strong></p><p>Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to create a future where plants replace dairy, without compromise. The company creates a variety of great-tasting plant-based beverages that make the transition to eating plant-based dairy easy and delicious. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing, independently owned, natural beverage companies in the U.S., the UK and Australia, and is well-known for its iconic curvy bottle. Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, with a manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The company’s culture is built around four core values: passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Efficiently operate and changeover all packaging equipment on both lines. (Leads, DePal, Blow Molders, Fillers, Sleevers, Case Packers, Palletizer, and Pallet Wrapping Equipment)</li> <li>Efficiently operate the batching lines. This includes covering the batching operators and the UHT operator.</li> <li>Maintain factory OEE. </li> <li>Fill out daily production logs, RedZone input, paperwork, as needed for proper documentation.</li> <li>Performing general cleanup and maintenance of your work area.</li> <li>Keep production area clean and organized.</li> <li>Assist in bringing materials to the floors (changeovers and/or current job)</li> <li>Works with fellow operators as a team to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.</li> <li>Effectively communicate issues and operations with Plant Leadership.</li> <li>Assist Shift Leads and Supervisor as assigned.</li> <li>Operate the plant in a safe &amp; efficient manner.</li> <li>Follow and monitor GMP, HACCP guidelines, Injury &amp; Illness Prevention Program, Food Safety, LOTO &amp; SOPs procedures.</li> <li>Assists in providing safe working conditions for all employees and visitors. </li> <li>Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all visitors, employees, and management.</li> <li>Works with QA department to ensure quality of products.</li> <li>Ensures product is within quality specifications and customer qualifications.</li> <li>Assist in relieving operators for breaks and lunches.</li> <li>Perform the duties of regular operators as directed by Plant leadership.</li> <li>Assist in meeting or exceeding production schedule.</li> <li>Must be able to efficiently start-up/shut down the production and batching lines. </li> <li>Assist in covering vacations and vacancies for every position as needed.</li> <li>Other responsibilities as assigned by the plant management. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><p><strong>Required Skills and Abilities</strong></p><ul> <li>Must be able to open and close job in ROSS/Markem CoLos system.</li> <li>Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must. Spanish is a plus. </li> <li>Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.</li></ul><ul> <li>Proficient in Microsoft programs and Red Zone application</li> <li>Self-motivated/self-driven. </li> <li>Team player willing and able to collaborate well with team members. </li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong> </p><ul> <li>Minimum Required: High School Diploma/GED.</li> <li>Minimum 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing</li> <li>Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must, some Spanish a plus. </li> <li>Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.</li> <li>Must possess good mechanical, communication, and people skills.</li> <li>Must be able to follow and communicate directions.</li> <li>Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure and compute rate, ratio, and percentage.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $23.00 – $27.50 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.</p><p> </p><p><em>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</em></p>

Production Utility Operator (9PM-5:30AM)

<h2>Overview</h2><p><strong>WHO WE ARE: CALIFIA FARMS</strong></p><p>Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to create a future where plants replace dairy, without compromise. The company creates a variety of great-tasting plant-based beverages that make the transition to eating plant-based dairy easy and delicious. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing, independently owned, natural beverage companies in the U.S., the UK and Australia, and is well-known for its iconic curvy bottle. Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, with a manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The company’s culture is built around four core values: passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Maintain product quality and food safety by testing the finished product for indicators microorganisms. </li> <li>Establish product quality documentation by writing and implementing quality assurance procedure</li> <li>Interact with the leadership group, production team members, and maintenance departments to improve and maximize plant output, efficiency, quality and safety</li> <li>Manage Quality Control Program that ensures that product is inspected to meet acceptable safety quality standards</li> <li>Maintain and achieve internal quality targets and measurements;</li> <li>Ensure Production and other support areas of the plant are maintained to highest standards and in strict conformation to GMP standards</li> <li>Achieve quality targets and ensures accurate records of quality compliance;</li> <li>Ensures the cleanliness, sanitation and overall organization of manufacturing areas;</li> <li>Communicate with management status of finished goods and environmental program regarding productivity status and discrepancy;</li> <li>Perform other duties assigned by Executive Management to support the department.</li> <li>Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE);</li> <li>Ensures all areas are kept clean at all times;</li> <li>Attends all company training sessions; and Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Must read, write and communicate in English.</li> <li>Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations.</li> <li>Must be able to taste all foods with no aversions or allergies.</li> <li>Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.</li> <li>Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment</li> <li>Able to obtain HACCP, SQF practitioner and IBWA certification (within 1 year).</li> <li>Able to perform root cause analysis.</li> <li>Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.</li> <li>Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently.</li> <li>Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) – ability to follow laboratory SOPs.</li> <li>Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) - ability to keep proper records.</li> <li>Strong computer literacy – MS applications, databases.</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li> <li>2-4 years – Experience in food processing</li> <li>Associate Degree in related field</li> <li>S. Degree in related field</li> <li>HACCP Certification</li></ul><p> </p><p>This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 – $25.00 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.</p><p> </p><p><em>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</em></p>

Microbiologist (1PM-9:30PM)

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Seeking a Sr. Maintenance Manager with strong leadership skills to provide oversight, guidance, and direction to a team of maintenance staff that ensures safe and efficient operation of plant equipment to enhance production, reduce cost, and achieve world-class reliability. This person must be a team player who is highly collaborative and supportive of the broader plant team. </p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Manage the maintenance team to support teamwork and development.</li> <li>Manage maintenance repairs, inventory and parts annual budgets.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership for maintenance department.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement activities.</li> <li>Participate as a member of the Plant Leadership staff.</li> <li>Track and report on projects, safety, and work orders.</li> <li>Maintain a safe working environment.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.</li> <li>Manage the Preventative Maintenance system.</li> <li>Responsible for upholding food safety standards in the plant. </li> <li>Utilize company resources to maintain necessary records, such as equipment manuals, vendor recommendations, etc. </li> <li>Hire and train maintenance department staff.</li> <li>Organize and oversee the schedules and work of maintenance staff.</li> <li>Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.</li> <li>Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.</li> <li>Other duties may also be assigned</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 – $145,000 per year based on a full-time schedule.  Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual salary.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Califia Farms is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</em></p><p> </p><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Minimum 5 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree or appropriate equivalent from an accredited university.</li> <li>In lieu of degree, minimum 10 years’ experience in food manufacturing maintenance management.</li> <li>Computer literacy with Microsoft Office components and Maintenance Management software.</li> <li>Ability to speak, write, and read English, Spanish is a plus.</li> <li>Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds.</li> <li>Must possess good communication and people skills.</li></ul>

Sr. Maintenance Manager

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Seeking an experienced and analytically driven Demand Planner to join the growing team of supply chain professionals at Califia Farms. We are in search of someone with a high level of adaptability who can work both independently and collaboratively, excels at problem solving, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment while taking on growing levels of complexity. This person will need a constant sense of urgency to navigate through daily challenges and execute changes in an efficient manner to meet forecast accuracy and bias KPIs.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Demand Planner will be a critical link in the partnership between Supply Chain, Field Sales, Sales Operations, FP&amp;A, Brand Marketing, and Manufacturing. In addition to the responsibility of developing and dynamically optimizing item and customer level forecasts, this role will also be a contributor to the monthly S&amp;OP process, the annual budgeting process, and long-term strategic network planning. The Demand Planner will also be an active member of the project charter working to implement an Advanced Planning software system.</p><p> </p><p>This position is based out of our headquarters in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles and is considered a hybrid position - in office, Tuesday through Thursday.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Analyze SKU level, promotable group, and customer level trends in both historical shipments and retailer POS scan data to create, optimize, and dynamically maintain item level forecasts for a rolling 18-24 months horizon</li> <li>Rapidly develop and iterate new item forecasts utilizing historical shipment benchmarks, our Salesforce CRM customer opportunity tracking process, and IRI/Spins market data while fostering strong collaboration with our Sales Operations and Brand Marketing teams</li> <li>Work with both the Sales Operations and Brand Marketing teams to evaluate the potential supply chain impacts of over/under-projecting new item innovation launches</li> <li>Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of confirmed orders vs. item/location forecasts to drive efficient inventory deployment and maximize fill rate while minimizing inventory carrying costs and inventory spoilage</li> <li>Develop and maintain trended demand planning KPIs/metrics, including robust forecast accuracy and bias measures across multiple time lags</li> <li>Measure forecasting errors using KPIs and variance reporting and perform root cause analysis to help supplement the preparation of executive summary reporting</li> <li>Prepare month-end executive summary reports using accurate data-driven detail on sales performance</li> <li>Build visual models and reports in Excel and Microsoft Power BI to help identify trends and present variances between actual shipments, the dynamic forecast, and the budget for review during the monthly S&amp;OP process</li> <li>Actively communicate forecast changes and trends to supply chain partners in master production scheduling, inventory deployment, procurement, and customer service/logistics</li> <li>Lead customer/account level forecast and Salesforce CRM opportunity tracking reviews with Sales account leads to validate incremental volume opportunities, plan for major promotional activity, and adjust baseline volume assumptions</li> <li>Model various demand scenarios on an ad-hoc basis to perform risk assessments on operational line capacity, purchasing volume agreements, co-packer commitments, warehousing utilization, and freight rates</li> <li>Continuously work to improve forecasts by evaluating retailer Point-of-Sale scan data, major promotional activity, retailer inventory bullwhip, category trends, historical shipment data, and impacts caused by extended inventory shortages</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related analytical field</li> <li>Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Demand Planning or Sales Forecasting roles</li> <li>Must have advanced Excel skills</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills</li> <li>Ability to meet the requirements of a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and priorities in a rapidly growing business</li> <li>Relentless attention to detail and capable of multi-tasking in a dynamic environment</li> <li>Outstanding analytical skills with a proven ability to problem solve and develop solutions to complex problems</li> <li>Must be able to understand and balance the needs of sales/marketing, operations, and finance to make quick win-win decisions that are in the best interest of the total business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul> <li>Experience working in a consumer packaged goods (CPG) company is preferred</li> <li>Experience using Advanced Planning software tools (SAP APO, Oracle SCM, Blue Yonder/JDA/Manugistics, Anaplan) and ERP master data maintenance</li> <li>Experience building reports and charts using Business Intelligence and ERP Data Warehousing software (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP Business Warehouse)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement into the S&amp;OP process</li> <li>Working knowledge of SQL and/or VBA Editor is a PLUS</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $95,000 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills, and experience will be considered in setting the actual salary.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

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