Plant Supply Chain Manager

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonus

Tuition/Education assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries is hiring a Plant Supply Chain Manager in Kenosha, WI. You will lead receiving, planning and distribution, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management and 5+ years of experience, with expertise in transportation, 3PL, and SAP/Red Prairie. You’ll collaborate with corporate teams to optimize production plans and promote FSQA programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or closely related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management
• Experience with transportation and 3PL management
• Proven track record in leading multi-site supply chain operations
• Strong communication across organizational levels
• Knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems/software (SAP, Red Prairie)
• Analytical mindset with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to participate in community, charitable and employee events

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, planning and distribution/transportation for assigned facilities
• Review master production plans and capacity to balance cost, productivity and inventory
• Manage supply chain budgets and drive continuous improvement and FSQA programs
• Develop and coach supply chain teams and ensure proper tools and processes
• Collaborate with corporate office to align short/long range production plans
• Support 3PL engagement to meet budget and processes
• Lead change management initiatives to improve plant activities and capability
• Drive and promote food safety and quality programs

Skills

Supply chain management

Multisite leadership

Data analysis

Forecasting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Red Prairie

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Supply Chain 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.

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing distribution activities for assigned facilities. You will manage supply chain budgets, direct plant receiving and transportation operations, and review master production plans. You will collaborate with supply chain teams to align business objectives, develop functional capabilities, and manage change processes. Additionally, you will support continuous improvement initiatives, promote FSQA programs, and develop supply chain teams to ensure operational excellence.

A Day in the Life…

• Responsible for all aspects of receiving, operations planning and distribution/ transportation for assigned facilities. • Review the master production plans and capacity to reduce costs and balance productivity and inventory levels • Create, justify, and maintain accountability for the supply chain operating budgets. • Capable of managing change when business conditions dictate, while driving improvement into plant activities with every touch point. • Embrace and build the necessary capability to flex the team, resources, materials, etc. • Support local Third-Party Logistics (3PLs) to ensure adherence to budget, business processes, procedures and practices. • Work with key leaders/function in the corporate office to align on short and long range production plans, execute short lead requests, while maintaining a firm balance of plant capability vs requested deliverables. • Ensure effective team development of the supply chain function through setting and monitoring annual performance plans, coaching, and career development: ensuring the proper tools are in place to support the team and the process. • Serve as a key member of the supply chain network across the system in developing functional capability. • Support, drive and promote food safety and quality program.

What We Are Looking For:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or closely related field required
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management
• Previous experience with transportation and 3PL management
• Proven track record in leading multi-site Supply Chain operations
• Have the ability to effectively communicate on all levels of the organization
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems/software (SAP, Red Prairie, etc.)
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Must be able to actively participate in and/or lead various community, charitable and employee events and activities

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift low to medium weight (10-30 lbs) materials on an occasional basis.

• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to climb ladders and traverse catwalks.

• Assume awkward positions in the course of working include but not limited to reaching overhead, twisting, bending over, and/or working from a laying position.

Education:

Bachelor’s or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Benefits:

• 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

  • 1:1 health coaching

  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

• 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 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:

• G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.

• Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.

• I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other

• Inclusive T eamwork – 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.