Ocean Spray Cranberries

Plant Production Manager

Ocean Spray Cranberries$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 1+ years of leadership experience
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Excel and required computer programs
  • Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities
  • Familiarity with Total Quality Management (TQM) concepts
  • Ability to influence and lead teams effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate activities of production teams including processing and packaging
  • Analyze operations indicators like efficiencies and budget variances
  • Monitor employee relations and ensure compliance with safety and GMP requirements
  • Provide expertise and recommendations in production-related matters
  • Facilitate communication and coordination across functional areas

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance package starting on Day 1 including health, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company matching and potential year-end discretionary match
  • Performance-based short-term incentive bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life integration
  • Generous vacation policy of up to three weeks in the first year
  • Paid holidays for 12 recognized days
  • Career development and educational support including tuition assistance
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous professional development
  • Family-support benefits including parental leave, back-up care, and adoption assistance
  • Wellness reimbursements for fitness and massage services
  • Employee engagement activities and discounts
  • Opportunities for charitable involvement through company programs
Full Job Description
The Plant Production Manager will be responsible for leading productions teams in the plant environment. You will coordinate and provide leadership to processing, packaging, and FSQA teams to drive operational excellence. You will also adapt and establish production plans and procedures with production teams to guide plant operations. Additionally, you will provide expertise on production subjects and communicate production team requirements and developments.

A Day in the Life...
• Provide leadership, facilitation, and coordination for the activities of the teams responsible for processing, packaging, quality, customer service and safety.
• Analyzes and evaluates various operations indicators, such as efficiencies, processing yield, process control charts, budget and cost variances; adapting and establishing plans and procedures with the teams as necessary to affect favorable resolutions.
• Monitors, maintains and maximizes effective employee relations and communications systems, ensuring understanding and compliance with plant safety and GMP requirements.
• Acts as advisor in areas of expertise, providing analysis and recommendations as required or as appropriate.
• Communicates to and coordinates with other functional areas to maximize attainment of common goals.

What We Are Looking For:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient knowledge of Excel and other computer programs as required
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills required
• Exposure to Total Quality Management concepts
• Strong ability to influence and provide leadership

Education:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:
At least 5 Years of Experience

Benefits:
  • Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
    • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Flexible spending account
    • Life and accident insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Telehealth services
    • 1:1 health coaching
    • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
  • Holiday pay for 12 holidays
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Tuition/Education assistance programs
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Scholarship programs for children of employees
  • Parental leave
  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
  • Adoption assistance
  • Bereavement leave
  • Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
  • Up to $300 massage reimbursement
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Employee discounts
  • Charitable giving


About Ocean Spray Cranberries

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a food and beverage company that produces and markets cranberry and grapefruit products. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Lakeville-Middleboro, Massachusetts. Ocean Spray's products include cranberry juice, dried cranberries, and cranberry sauce. The company is owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers in the United States and Canada. Ocean Spray has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Washington. The company's products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world.
Learn more about Ocean Spray Cranberries
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1930

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