Plant Operations Manager

Plant Operations Manager

Ocean Spray is hiring for a Plant Operations Manager! Were a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this : were a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and weve been making our own way ever since.

The Plant Operations Manager will be responsible for leading plant operations. You will direct plant production, blending, line quality, and maintenance operations in achieving Cooperative production goals. You will also oversee improvement and FSQA initiatives, driving operational excellence for the plant. Additionally, you will provide leadership for operations across the manufacturing network, providing expertise on operations subjects.

A Day in the Life...

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. 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. Serve as key member of the plant leadership team in developing the plants 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.

What We Are Looking For :

BS / BA in business administration, industrial engineering or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of experience in management / supervisory role in manufacturing plants in the food / beverage industry. Possess a strong working knowledge of TPM including autonomous maintenance. Understand line loss analysis with capability of building long range plans to improve line performance. Excel at root cause and correction action processes. Works well with management, peers and subordinates. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations. Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently. Able to interact effectively.