**Experienced Full Stack Transportation Operations Manager – Web & Cloud Application Development**

• *Job Description:**

• *About arenaflex**

arenaflex is a leading global company in the production and distribution of premium berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. With over 100 years of farming legacy and a network of independent growers worldwide, arenaflex is passionate about developing new, delicious, and high-quality berries. Our values of humility, enthusiasm, and reliability have guided our mission to delight customers globally.

• *Job Summary:**

arenaflex is seeking an experienced Full Stack Transportation Operations Manager to lead our California distribution network. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing all California cooling and distribution site operations to create a highly efficient network. You will drive business cases to maintain, grow, and modernize the CA distribution network for future cooling, storage, transportation, and handling needs. This role requires a strong leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, experience in managing 3PLs, and a proven track record of driving results and improving processes.

• *Key Responsibilities:**

• **Lead California Distribution Network:** Oversee all California cooling and distribution site operations to create a highly efficient network.
• **Drive Business Cases:** Support and drive extravagant business cases to maintain, grow, and modernize the CA distribution network for future cooling, storage, transportation, and handling needs.
• **Manage 3PLs:** Direct and oversee 3PLs, applying strategic planning to maximize influence control, navigate complex situations, and achieve the best results for the business.
• **Lead Cross-Functional Teams:** Lead cross-functional teams to streamline organization goals and objectives, including production, supply chain, transportation, sales, and finance.
• **Track and Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):** Track, investigate, convey, and improve key performance metrics to drive business growth and efficiency.
• **Present Weekly Office Reports:** Present weekly office reports at grower meetings to ensure transparency and open communication.
• **Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement:** Drive a culture of continuous improvement, customer/service focus, and cost reduction.
• **Ensure Compliance:** Oversee departmental action to ensure compliance with health regulations, guidelines, and company standards.

• *Essential Qualifications:**

• **Bachelor's Degree:** Four-year college education in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or similar experience.
• **10+ Years of Experience:** 10 or more years of experience in Warehousing, Transportation, Planned Operations, and Inventory Management.
• **3PL Management:** Experience in managing 3PLs and applying strategic planning to maximize influence control.
• **Leadership Experience:** Proven leadership experience in managing a team of business professionals.
• **Bilingual:** Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• **Excellent Communication Skills:** Superb public speaking skills and the ability to convey at all levels.
• **Change Management:** Ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• **Process Management:** Experience with process management and practical execution of technology required.
• **Logical Thinking:** Logical ability to create and screen quantifiable objectives.
• **California Driver's License:** California driver's license and qualification for use of company vehicle.

• *Preferred Qualifications:**

• **California Driver's License and Vehicle Insurance:** California driver's license and the ability to be covered under company-supported vehicle insurance program.
• **Global Travel:** A valid ID and the ability to travel globally without limitations.
• **Key Mindset:** Looks toward the future and plans a way to achieve it.
• **Develops Advancement:** Finds, advocates, and executes developments; big or small.
• **Plans and Adjusts:** Lays out needs and desired results, and makes plans to achieve them.
• **Drives Results:** Seeks everything with energy, creativity, and the need to achieve desired results.
• **Teams Up:** Works with various partners, inside and outside of arenaflex, seeking mutual benefits solutions.
• **Drives Commitment:** Establishes an inspiring workplace and engages others.
• **Creates Ability:** Effectively seeks opportunities to develop oneself and others.
• **Mental Fortitude:** Handles difficult issues with positive thinking and transparency.

• *Compensation and Benefits:**

arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $35-$40 per year, depending on experience, skills, education, work location, and other relevant factors. arenaflex is dedicated to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance for positions working over 30 hours per week. Additional benefits include 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing interest, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information about the benefits package will be shared during the application process.

• *How to Apply:**

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging role in a dynamic company, please submit your application through our website at [arenaflex website URL]. We look forward to hearing from you!