Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Engineering Manager! 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 Cranberries is looking for a Plant Engineering Manager to join our Plant team! In this role, you will be responsible for leading our maintenance team members as well as plant engineering projects. You will ensure timely and productive maintenance of plant equipment and systems to maximize possible production time. You will direct maintenance and support staff by assigning work, monitoring maintenance progress, and inspecting repairs. You will manage system improvement projects and lead continuous improvement initiatives for engineering projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production processes, serve as a member of the plant leadership team, and drive key improvement opportunities.

A Day in the Life...

Provide for the timely and proper maintenance of the processing or packaging equipment and/or the physical plant and utilities of the facility on either an emergency or planned basis to minimize production lost time​.​​Direct the activities of skilled maintenance employees by assigning work, monitoring those assignments and inspecting the repairs made​.​​Maintain appropriate relationships to attain the goals of productivity, safety, cost, and quality​.Support systems assuring that the necessary resources are committed to meet the business needs.Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering to generate improvement plans that feature both short and long-term improvements, with and without capital investment.Drive key initiatives throughout the facility in the areas of fixed asset management, plant layout & flow manufacturing, line constraint optimization, FDA/GMP/AIB/SQF compliance, safety and automation.Serve as key member of the plant leadership team in developing the plant’s strategic direction, establishing priorities and allocating resources.Support and promote food safety and quality program indicatives within the plant environment​.
 

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field, or equivalent experience
Experience in manufacturing maintenance and engineering​​

​​Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
​​Knowledge of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Systems
​​Knowledge of fiscal budgeting principles and practices
​​Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
​​Ability to lead and manage projects
​​Familiarity with food processing and packaging equipment
​​Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics
​​Strong Organizational skills
​​Computer skills (MS Office)
​​Supervisory/Management skills with an emphasis on communication and interpersonal skills
​​Troubleshooting and ability to roll up sleeves and figure out problems while offering solutions

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)Master's Degree (Preferred)

Work 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 us 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.