Plant Performance Excellence Manager

Our manufacturing team is hiring a Plant Performance Excellence Manager! Ocean Spray offers competitive base salary, a full package of affordable benefits, and performance-based bonuses. What You'll Get: Insurance package effective day 1 of employment that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a plethora of wellness programs 401k with an employer match Holiday and bonus pay Tuition assistance program Employee appreciation events Career development and growth opportunities What You'll Do: Actively lead continuous improvement project teams directed at strategic projects within plant operation Analyze processes using established continuous improvement techniques (statistical analyses, take time studies, DOE) to optimize performance. Apply the Six Sigma Methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and Lean Manufacturing tools to continuous improvement efforts to achieve financial and customer benefits Establishes processes, benchmarks, tracking systems, timelines, and procedures for implementation of best practices. Enforces accountability with all functional groups for implementation of best practices and high performing factory initiatives. Develops and sustains a continuous improvement culture in the organization. Actively participates in a continuous improvement network to share best practices. Communicates progress and results as required, ensuring an on-going training discipline to maintain improvements Mentor and teach Six Sigma Green Belts in utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques Collaborate with Six Sigma leadership teams and Champions to identify improvement opportunities and establish project goals, strategies, & priorities Provide oversight of the plant training systems and procedures. What You'll Need: Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Food/Beverage/Pharmaceutical or related industry as Supervisor/Manager Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Business Administration or Food Science, or equivalent experience Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations with dedication to the concepts of continuous improvement Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Access database functions and familiarity with Minitab or other statistical analysis software Ability to manage multiple projects and Kaizen events simultaneously 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 other Inclusive 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.