Reference #: R4231
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Food Safety and Quality Supervisor! 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.The Food Safety & Quality Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring plant FSQA processes. You will manage process control and quality checks, evaluate quality reports, and implement corrective measures as needed. You will also lead Quality teams, providing training, leadership, and coaching to ensure operational excellence. Additionally, you will manage project budgets, coordinate audits, and enact continuous improvement initiatives.A Day in the Life Monitors process control, raw and packaging materials, quality checks, and GMP compliance.
Analyzes and evaluates various quality reports and trends, developing corrective actions and pro-active plans as needed.
Provides training and coaching to assigned Quality Technicians and employees as required.
Provides leadership in an environment of continuous improvement to maximize operating efficiencies with adherence to all quality standards.
Interacts with outside governmental agencies, USDA, FDA, and State Department of Agriculture, as directed or required. Coordinates internal audit requirements as directed or required.
Responsible for creating/managing assigned budgets.
Perform other miscellaneous projects/duties as assigned.What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field required
5+ years food/beverage quality systems experience
Requires the ability to support a 24/7 operation
Ability to influence others in daily interactions
Successfully demonstrated interpersonal skills in dealing with employees at all levels
Appropriate business management acumen
Effective problem-solving skills
Excellent communications skills are also requiredEducation:Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)Work Experience:At least 5 Years of ExperienceBenefits:
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)
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 givingWho 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 alikewe 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 t e 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.