Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Operations 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. 

Our Henderson, NV manufacturing facility is hiring a Plant Operations Manager! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role is, 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. Ocean Spray offers a competitive base salary, a full package of affordable benefits, and performance-based bonuses.

A Day in the Life...

Our 212,000 square foot facility opened in 1993 and sits on 40 acres and services the markets of NV, CA, AZ, and UT.   Our operations run 24/7 with two manufacturing lines. Production in this plant fluctuates from 10MM case per year to 14MM case per year.  We operate with a workforce of approximately 130 team members.

Why work for Ocean Spray?  

Competitive pay, bonus and incentive programs. 

Benefits on day one (1) of employment.

Retirement benefits including 401(k) with company contribution. 

Comprehensive wellness benefits, including nutrition and fitness. 

Employee recognition programs.  

Stable and essential employment. 

What You'll Do:

Direct, coordinate and facilitate the daily activities of direct reports to ensure the achievement of production goals and customer expectations in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner.

Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production. Ensure fixed assets are preserved.

Develop departmental budget, monitor plant spending, and report on operating costs within functional areas. Alert management of cost and labor over run, makes recommendations and implements solutions to problems related to same.

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.

Ensure direct reports are adhering to company policy and administering practices in fair and equitable manner.

Work with Human Resources to hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.

Serve as key member of the plant leadership team in developing the plant’s strategic direction, establishing priorities and allocating resources.

Works in conjunction with EHS to ensure that environmental compliance activities and requirements are met.

Influences all staff to report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate immediate corrective actions.

Will assume responsibilities as designated to provide coverage in the absence of key personnel.

What We Are Looking For:

What we are looking for:

BS/BA in business administration, industrial engineering or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience.

5 to 10 years of experience in management/supervisory role in manufacturing plants in the food/beverage industry. Works well with management, peers and subordinates.

Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations.

Understand line loss analysis with capability of building long range plans to improve line performance.

Possess a strong working knowledge of TPM including autonomous maintenance.

Excel at root cause and correction action processes.

Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently.

Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Good facilitation/training skills.

Works well with management, peers and subordinates.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to travel as needed.

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

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.