Operations Supervisor: Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

For 75 years, Ocean Spray’s logo has been an enduring symbol of what we stand for—Taste, health & heritage. We are an agricultural cooperative formed in 1930 by three cranberry growers who shared a common goal of expanding the market for their crop. In addition, we are North America’s leading producer of shelf-stable juice drinks, and continue to be the best-selling brand name in this category since 1981.

At Ocean Spray we understand the value of working together, while knowing each individual plays a vital role in the company’s success. Our business has always been and continues to be built on people from different backgrounds, coming together for a common goal. The same sense of opportunity, resourcefulness and innovation on which the Cooperative was founded is what drives Ocean Spray today!


Reporting to the Operations Manager, the incumbent provides leadership and overall direction to an Operations team (packaging, line maintenance, material handling and processing), to ensure manufacturing objectives and results are accomplished in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Performance coaching, development and appraisal, training, meeting established production and quality standards, budget management, maintenance support, process control coordination, quality assurance, reliability, sanitation, etc.


The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline and at least 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a food/beverage or other manufacturing environment. Excellent communication skills are required – including conflict resolution, training, facilitation, and presentation skills. Solid computer skills, as well as a general business and financial knowledge base and technical aptitude are required. Experience with Lean or Six Sigma tools and methodologies is a plus.