Plant Director
, PA, United States
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Plant Director Breinigsville , Pennsylvania Apply Now Reference #: R3467Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Director! 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.
Ocean Spray is looking for a dynamic, creative, collaborative and results driven Plant Director for our Plant facility! The Plant Director will lead and manage all plant operations (blending, production & on-line quality) and facilitate the maximization of resources (human and automated) to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence and economic goals.
A Day in the Life...* Analyze, evaluate and manage various plant performance indicators, such as safety, line efficiencies, budget variance and product quality measures.* Hire, evaluate and develop subordinates; provide subordinates opportunities to exercise initiative and judgment.* Provide feedback to subordinates on performance; correct deficiencies and highlight strengths.* Create and maintain positive Labor/Management relations.* Participate in driving engagement through leadership and relationship building.* Communicate with local and Corporate staff on operational status, recommend improvements in techniques and methods of operations, developing rational and implementation strategy. Coordinate implementation.* Provide information and advice to Manufacturing Director on plant operations on routine basis; represent plant as needed. * Participate in plant and corporate projects, assuming leadership roles as directed or appropriate.
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* Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety as well as FDA/USDA* Works well with management, peers and subordinates* Experience managing in a union/non-union production environment* 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 with all levels of the organization* Good facilitation/training skills * Ability to travel as needed
Education:Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience:Years of 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 u 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.
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