Production Supervisor

Ocean Spray is a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers, making our own way since three maverick farmers started it all.

About the role

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead production staff in meeting manufacturing objectives. You will communicate job expectations, resolve manufacturing issues, and accomplish production plans. Additionally, you will recruit, train, and develop production staff while adhering to FSQA initiatives and performing administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; fostering cooperation within and between departments.
• Complete production plans by assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems; reporting results on shift production summaries.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop plans and organize work to exceed daily standard production rates while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Lead or support assigned teams in continuous improvement projects and provide input during the project planning phase.
• Perform administrative tasks such as discipline and performance review management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution, training, facilitation, and presentation.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or other shifts if needed.
• Proficient in multitasking, organized, with a high capacity for change and the ability to manage it.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package starting on Day 1, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance, employee assistance program, and telehealth services.
• 1:1 health coaching and supportive benefits for all life stages.
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; potential additional discretionary match at year-end.
• Short-term incentive/performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay (up to three weeks, pro-rated for the first year).
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities, tuition/education assistance programs, and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Scholarship programs for children of employees.
• Parental leave and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (back-up care, tutoring, etc.).
• Adoption assistance and bereavement leave.
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement and up to $300 massage reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and charitable giving opportunities.

Who We Are

Ocean Spray is a cooperative owned by 700 family farmers who grow the superfruit in our products. We create innovative products to delight consumers and grow our beloved brand, connecting 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 deliver results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers, and each other.
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.