Rotational Associate Operations

Overview:The Operations Rotational Program is a cross-functional rotational program focused on building a comprehensive understanding of the citrus industry’s operations, planning, quality, and sales functions. Gain hands-on experience in five key departments: Shipping, Production Planning, Varietal Management, Quality Control, and Export Sales. Develop strong analytical, operational, and cross-functional communication skills by working closely with cross-departmental teams and managing real-time business challenges. The program will provide a strategic and tactical exposure, in preparation to contribute meaningfully to both the front-line and decision-making aspects of the business.Here's what you'll do:Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and operations multiple times daily, fostering strong working relationships and efficient communication.Gain hands-on experience in Oracle/Fusion systems to schedule appointments, verify onsite orders, track waiting times, and monitor dock assignments.Rotate across key planning roles for oranges, lemons, bagging, and supervisory functions.Strengthen customer service skills through daily interaction with drivers and internal customersVisit Texas operations to understand regional differences in quality processesCreate standard operating procedures (SOPs) for order changes; shared documentation with shipping and sales teams to streamline processes.Gain unique upstream visibility into the shipping process, improving operational awareness and coordination.Participate in food safety efforts, including ranch inspections and a packinghouse audit.Rotate across key planning roles for oranges, lemons, bagging, and supervisory functions.Analyze and pivot inventory data to identify inefficiencies, ensuring timely downgrade of fruit approaching trigger dates.Develop pack plans and schedules in alignment with sales estimates and operational capacityPerform line inspections and partnered with operators to improve quality mapsGain an analytical and logistical understanding of fresh produce operationsUtilize CALGA/CCGA tools to evaluate internal pricing competitiveness within the industryAnalyze historical data trends (e.g., size structures) to inform seasonal planningGain insight into differences between domestic and export processes, enhancing strategic sales planning and responsiveness.This rotation will take 18 months to complete.