Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorOcean Spray is hiring for a Production Supervisor! 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 Production Supervisor will be responsible for leading production staff in meeting manufacturing objectives. You will communicate job expectations and resolve manufacturing issues to accomplish production plans. You will recruit, train, and develop production staff, providing opportunities for career growth and excellence. Additionally, you will develop work plans, adhere to FSQA initiatives, and perform administrative actions as required.A Day in the Life...• Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.• Maintains staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.• Completes production plan by assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems; reporting results on shift production summaries.• Maintains safe and clean work environment by directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.• Develops plans and organizes work in a manner that supports exceeding daily standard production rates while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards.• Leads/supports assigned teams in continuous improvement projects. Provides input/makes recommendations during project planning phase.• Performs administrative tasks such as discipline and performance review management.What We Are Looking For:• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field with 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.• Excellent communication skills are required including conflict resolution, training, facilitation, and presentation skills.• Ability to work extended hours, weekends or other shifts if needed.• Proficient in multi-tasking, organized, high capacity for change and the ability to manage change.Education:Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)Work Experience:At least 3 Years of ExperienceBenefits:Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth services1:1 health coachingSupportive benefits for all the stages of your life401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho 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. 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:Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork – 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.