Plant Operations Manager

About the role

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the operations at their state-of-the-art plant in Lehigh Valley, PA. The plant, built in 2014, has a capacity to produce up to 40 million cases per year, representing 40% of Ocean Spray's North American volume.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations (blending, production, maintenance, & on-line quality)
• Facilitate the maximization of resources (human and automated) to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence and economic goals
• 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 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

Requirements

• BS/BA in business administration, industrial engineering or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 to 10 years’ 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
• Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Preference given to those with the ability and willingness to relocate to next level within 2-3 years

Qualifications

• Ability to travel as needed

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of food safety and quality program initiatives
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations
• Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer. 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.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.