Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Plant Operations Manager
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., East Bristol, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Operations Manager! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since. The Plant Operations Manager will be responsible for leading plant operations. You will direct plant production, blending, line quality, and maintenance operations in achieving Cooperative production goals. You will also oversee improvement and FSQA initiatives, driving operational excellence for the plant. Additionally, you will provide leadership for operations across the manufacturing network, providing expertise on operations subjects.
A Day in the Life
Direct, coordinate and facilitate the daily activities of direct reports to ensure the achievement of production goals and customer expectations in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner.
Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production. Ensure fixed assets are preserved.
Develop departmental budget, monitor plant spending, and report on operating costs within functional areas.
Work effectively with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment. Advise management team on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances and the like.
Serve as key member of the plant leadership team in developing the plant's strategic direction, establishing priorities and allocating resources.
Work in conjunction with EHS to ensure that environmental compliance activities and requirements are met.
Influences all staff to report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate immediate corrective actions.
What We Are Looking For
BS/BA in business administration, industrial engineering or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in management/supervisory role in manufacturing plants in the food/beverage industry
Possess a strong working knowledge of TPM including autonomous maintenance
Understand line loss analysis with capability of building long range plans to improve line performance
Excel at root cause and correction action processes
Works well with management, peers and subordinates
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations
Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently
Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to travel as needed
Education Education:
Bachelor\'s or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience 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
Who We Are You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
G rower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
R esults - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
I ntegrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
I nclusive
T eamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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A Day in the Life
Direct, coordinate and facilitate the daily activities of direct reports to ensure the achievement of production goals and customer expectations in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner.
Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production. Ensure fixed assets are preserved.
Develop departmental budget, monitor plant spending, and report on operating costs within functional areas.
Work effectively with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment. Advise management team on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances and the like.
Serve as key member of the plant leadership team in developing the plant's strategic direction, establishing priorities and allocating resources.
Work in conjunction with EHS to ensure that environmental compliance activities and requirements are met.
Influences all staff to report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate immediate corrective actions.
What We Are Looking For
BS/BA in business administration, industrial engineering or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in management/supervisory role in manufacturing plants in the food/beverage industry
Possess a strong working knowledge of TPM including autonomous maintenance
Understand line loss analysis with capability of building long range plans to improve line performance
Excel at root cause and correction action processes
Works well with management, peers and subordinates
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations
Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently
Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to travel as needed
Education Education:
Bachelor\'s or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience 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
Who We Are You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
G rower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
R esults - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
I ntegrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
I nclusive
T eamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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