Oceanspray
Plant Operations Manager
Breinigsville, PA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
ExcelPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsLeadershipCommunicationFood Safety
About the role
- Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is currently looking for an Operations Manager to join our team in Lehigh Valley, PA.
- This 300,000 square foot plant was built in 2014 and is the newest Ocean Spray facility, capable of producing up to 40 million cases per year.
- This volume represents 40% of Ocean Spray's North American volume and is operated with a workforce of approximately 200 employees.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Direct and manage all plant operations (blending, production, maintenance, & on-line quality); facilitate the maximization of resources (human and automated) to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence and economic goals.
- Serve as a key member of the local senior leadership team and of the operations network across the system in developing our functional capability.
- Support and promote food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment.
Requirements
- 5 to 10 years' experience in management/supervisory role in manufacturing plants in the food/beverage industry.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of TPM including autonomous maintenance.
- Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently.
- Preference given to those with the ability and willingness to relocate to next level within 2-3 years.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Compensation
- This 300,000 square foot plant was built in 2014 and is the newest Ocean Spray facility, capable of producing up to 40 million cases per year.
Company info
- 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.
- Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
- G rower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
- Sustainable 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
- Inclusive T eamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
- 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.
- 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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