Plant Supply Chain Manager

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete insurance package on Day-1

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee distribution for assigned facilities, manage supply chain budgets, and direct plant receiving and transportation operations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business objectives, develop capabilities, and manage change processes. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, FSQA program support, and building supply chain teams for operational excellence.

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 all levels of the organization
• Analytical mindset with strong math skills
• Knowledge of inventory management systems/software (SAP, Red Prairie)

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, operations planning and distribution/transportation for assigned facilities
• Review master production plans and capacity to balance productivity and inventory
• Create and manage supply chain operating budgets
• Lead change initiatives and drive improvements across plant activities
• Build capability to flex teams, resources and materials as needed
• Coordinate with 3PLs to ensure adherence to budgets and processes
• Align short- and long-range production plans with corporate objectives
• Develop, coach and appraise supply chain staff to foster performance
• Serve as a key member of the supply chain network to develop functional capability
• Promote and ensure food safety and quality programs

Skills

Supply chain management

Communication

Forecasting

Data analysis

Budget management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Red Prairie

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) 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.

• 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.