Plant Operations Manager

About the position

Ocean Spray Cranberries is looking for a Plant Operations Manager to join our Markham team! In this role, you will be responsible for leading plant operations and play a vital role 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Work in conjunction with EHS to ensure that environmental compliance activities and requirements are met.
• Influence 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+ 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 with all levels of the organization.
• Preference given to those with the ability and willingness to relocate to next level within 2-3 years.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telehealth services.
• Fertility benefits.
• Transgender benefits.
• 1:1 health coaching and more.
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end.
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment).
• Sick accrual of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition/Education assistance programs.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Scholarship programs for children of employees.
• Parental leave.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave.
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement.
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.
• Charitable giving.