Highlights
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. Oversees Root Cause Analysis process and provides follow-up to action items, corrective actions, measuring effectiveness of corrective actions and overall summary reporting of RCA activities.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Breinigsville, PA |
| Industry | Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1930 |
| Website | http://www.oceanspray.com |
Description
Ocean Spray is a vibrant agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers in the United States, Canada, and Chile, who have helped preserve the family farming way of life for generations. The cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide. With more than 2,000 employees and nearly 20 receiving and processing facilities, Ocean Spray is committed to managing our business in a way that respects our communities, colleagues, and the environment.
Are you looking for a rewarding career and not just a job? Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is currently looking for an Plant Performance Excellence Manager to join our team supporting manufacturing operations in our Lehigh Valley facility. This 300,000 square foot plant has (4) production lines and can produce up to 40 million cases per year. This volume represents more than 45% of Ocean Spray's North American volume and is operated with a workforce of approximately 190 team members.
We're an iconic brand and a farmer-owned cooperative. Being part of Ocean Spray means making an impact in support of our family-farmers, while also building experience you cannot get anywhere else. If you're looking for a meaningful opportunity, this role may be for you!
Why work for Ocean Spray?
- Competitive pay
- Benefits on day one (1) of employment
- Retirement benefits including 401(k) with company contribution
- Bonus and incentive programs
- Comprehensive wellness benefits, including nutrition and fitness
- Employee recognition programs
- Stable and essential employment
Job Summary:
Provides design and/or execution of PE strategies and programs for various projects. Position has (2) direct reports.
What you will be responsible for:
- Supporting activities to meet and exceed targeted metrics with the basic premise of offsetting cost growth with cost productivity initiatives.
- Standardizing and sustainability of best practices and processes throughout the Manufacturing network of plants.
- Requires extensive knowledge of core areas within Operations (Production, Finance, Quality, Planning, etc.)
- Institutionalizes and drives implementation of continuous improvement methods and tools across the network.
- Coordinates the activities of Plant PE Team Members around specific initiatives.
- Develops communication tools for effective communication of PE efforts.
- Oversees Root Cause Analysis process and provides follow-up to action items, corrective actions, measuring effectiveness of corrective actions and overall summary reporting of RCA activities.
- Provides training to both hourly and salaried for PE programs, initiatives and opportunities.
- Supports local Performance Excellence teams led by other members of the organization with data, DMAIC tools and other needs.
- Maintains and reports on BevNet and FoodNet metrics and scorecards.
What we are looking for:
- Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office.
- Preferred working knowledge in Minitab/Statistical software experience.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent facilitation/training skills.
- Expert statistical, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proven track record of project management skills.
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Preferred.
- Lean Qualifications Preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Required.
- 5-7 years' experience required.
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.
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 other
- Inclusive 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.
About Company
About Us
For 80 years, Ocean Spray's logo has been an enduring symbol of what we stand for - taste, health and heritage. From the creation of the Cooperative, to the steady wave of new products designed to delight customers today, Ocean Spray has a history of quality, great taste and innovative products. Beginning with the harvest, it is the spirit of discovery and determination, and the dedication of grower-owners and employees, that allows us to manufacture and market our products to delight consumers around the globe!
As we develop new products and expand our markets we are looking to hire talented individuals that want to be part of our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment you will love working at Ocean Spray. At Ocean Spray we understand the value of working together, while knowing each individual plays a vital role in the company's success. Our business has always been and continues to be built on the people from different backgrounds, coming together for a common goal: to make Ocean Spray the best branded cooperative in the world. The same sense of opportunity, resourcefulness and innovation on which the Cooperative was founded is what drives Ocean Spray today!
Headquartered about 45 minutes South of Boston in Lakeville-Middleboro, Massachusetts, our corporate office employs over 450 people in Marketing, Finance, IT, Operations, Ingredient Technology, Supply Chain, Agricultural Supply, Research & Development, Human Resources, and Communications. The majority of Ocean Spray employees are in our food and beverage manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Nevada, Texas, Washington, and Florida.
Our Mission
To provide our Grower-Owners with a superior value proposition for their membership, comprised of competitive commodity payments plus world-class value from the processing and marketing of their fruit.
Our Values
As one of the most successful cooperatives and prized consumer brands in the world, we are unique. As employees, we experience first-hand the labor of love our Grower-Owners put into providing healthy fruits for the world to enjoy. Our values reflect their hard work:
Respect
We encourage diversity of thought, heritage and experience. Our collective commitment to openness and teamwork fosters a culture where collaboration, coaching and trust prosper. We take pride in making products that come from a good place, so we protect our resources to meet present needs without compromising our future.
Ownership
Our efforts are as equally devoted and passionate as those of our Grower-Owners. We hold ourselves and each other accountable to the highest standards and results in everything we do. We are committed to supporting and engaging one another as we are the catalysts for our success.
Innovation
We approach each day with initiative, curiosity and creativity to meet the wants and needs of our customers and consumers. Asking ourselves what is right for our customers and consumers inspires meaningful innovation and a culture of continuous improvement that strengthens our brand and business.
Benefits
Ocean Spray has adopted a Total Rewards approach which integrates our compensation and benefits plan under one cohesive strategy. Total rewards include: base salary, incentives, pay for time not worked, health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and other perquisites. We will leverage the components of Total Rewards to maximize return on investment while providing programs which attract and retain the best talent to drive Ocean Spray performance.
- Medical/Dental Insurance Plans
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Vacations and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Other Benefits
- Ocean Spray recognizes the importance of balance in its employees' professional and personal lives. Although eligibility for specific programs and facilities vary by location and scheduled hours, Ocean Spray offers other benefits including: adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, volunteer programs, professional memberships, group insurance (auto and home, pet), group legal services, health and wellness events, and scholarship assistance for family members.
For more detailed information please visit our website at http://oceanspray.com
Ocean Spray believes employee diversity makes good business sense. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American's with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-923-3878 for assistance. Ocean Spray is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer m/f/d/v.