Job description

Ocean Spray is looking for a dynamic, creative, collaborative and results driven Sr. Performance Excellence Specialist.

The day in the life of Sr. Performance Excellence Specialist

Ensure accurate creation and ongoing management of technical documentation (manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, forms, process diagrams, and any other documentation required)

Position requires knowledge of core areas within Operations (Production, Finance, Quality, Planning, etc.)

Collaborate with subject matter experts (SME) and cross-functional teams to document current processes, conduct research to identify and resolve documentation issues (procedures, concepts, presentation, and usability) and participate in document validations and revalidations to produce accurate and comprehensive technical documents

May provide oversight for the Plant Technical Change Management Process. Ensure appropriate documentation, communication, and approvals

Interfaces with all functional groups to apply best practices and execute change that links continuous improvement opportunities with short-term tactical and long-term strategic initiatives

Develop control strategies to enable team members to respond to out-of-control situations, analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities, lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses, and coach teams on centerline execution and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to effectively facilitate team meetings; communicate issues within an area, across shifts, and follow-up on actions.

Administer and provide oversight of plant training using the Alchemy system. Maintain training program calendars and track fulfillment of training requirements for all plant employees

Ensure network document standardization is maintained, share improved methods and document changes with other functions and plants, and act as resource for best practices across the network when necessary

Assist with continuous improvement activities (project leadership, problem-solving training, team formation, monitoring of project progress, information sharing)

Gain knowledge of and train on continuous improvement tools within the plants, i.e., Six Sigma and Focus-Improve methodology and Principles of Lean Manufacturing

Support and promote food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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