Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Contract Manufacturing 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. 

Position Location: We're all about flexibility. This will be a remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. We are open to remote candidates.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing overall contract manufacturing operations. You will coordinate support of master production schedules, new product initiatives, and coordinate supply planning execution at our Contract Manufacturers. You will also lead process improvement initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and cost negotiation to drive operation efficiency across the Contract Manufacturer space. Additionally, you will manage financial reporting, budgeting activities, and manufacturing execution support. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted supply, manage risks, and achieve cost savings. Additionally, you will manage supplier relationships, maintain adherence to specification requirements, and monitor quality of supplied goods.

A Day in the Life...

Responsible for the overall operations management, financial and contract administration of the contract manufacturing network.Provides overall operational direction and coordination of the Master Production Schedule at our Contract Manufacturers, specific to capacity and supply materials/ingredients.Actively participate in new product initiatives providing support in the development, planning, implementation and continual coordination of Operations’ resources.Negotiate costs for new products with existing and new partners.Optimize the contract manufacturing network to ensure manufacturing capability exists within the system to deliver Ocean Spray products that meet quality specifications and service levels within the desired timeframesLead MBR, scorecard, and performance reviews at Contract Manufacturing inclusive but not limited to safety, service, cost, and quality.Perform budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, tracking, reconciliation, systems support and integration.Provide systems and process improvement support to contract manufacturers, identify cost optimization opportunities for each co-packer.Travel up to 50% required

What We Are Looking For:

Required

Working knowledge of SAP/Oracle and MS Office (specifically Excel)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; influences and persuades others internally and externally, including senior leadersExperience in Manufacturing/Business AdministrationExperience in field operations with food and beverage organizationStrong operations and financial backgroundExperience and understanding of operations planning and MRPKnowledge of manufacturing processStrong analytical skillsStrong problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skillsHighly organizedExperience in project management

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:

$84,400 - $116,200

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range.  We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer.  These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations.  Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long- term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

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 servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more401(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 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.

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.