Operations Supervisor

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Operations 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 Operations Supervisor will be responsible for leading team members in accomplishing plant-specific objectives. You will train and coach team members, lead continuous improvement projects, and foster cooperation between departments. You will also accomplish plant results by developing flexible production plans, managing personnel workflow, and adhering to FSQA initiatives. Additionally, you will maintain a safe and effective work environment as well as ensuring positive team member relations. This position requires the flexibility to work a day or night shift on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Night shifts are eligible for nightshift allowance. 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. Train, develop, coach and appraise team members. 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 scheduling and 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. Develop plans and organize 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. Performs administrative tasks such as vacation/payroll/discipline/performance review management and helps monitor the labor and operations budget. Provides leadership and overall direction to an operations team, (packaging, line maintenance, materials handling and processing) including execution of the production schedule, management of planned and unplanned events, performance management (coaching and development), training, administrative responsibilities, budget management, maintenance support, process control coordination, quality assurance, reliability, sanitation, and positive employee/labor relations. Responsible for positive employee and labor relations. What We Are Looking For: Minimum of 3-5 years operations experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant work experience Strong computer skills Solid communications skills including the ability to influence others Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines Ability to multi-task and ensure accuracy of information and entry Ability to work with all levels of the organization Knowledge of the operations, processes and machinery Sound organization skills Strong interpersonal skills High capacity for change and the ability to manage change Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 3 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. 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. 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, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ocean Spray