Production Supervisor

Ocean Spray; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking an Operations Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in Kenosha, WI. You will train and coach staff, plan production, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and quality are upheld across the plant.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree and several years of production experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience in production/operations management
• Experience leading teams and coordinating cross‑functional work

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach production teams to meet plant objectives.
• Develop flexible production plans and manage personnel workflow.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in daily operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost reductions.
• Schedule work, monitor performance, and report results.
• Foster collaboration across departments and maintain positive employee relations.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Problem solver

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Training ability

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Production 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 Operations Supervisor will be responsible for leading team members in accomplishing plant-specific objectives. You will train and coach team members, lead continuous improvement projects, and foster cooperation between departments. You will also accomplish plant results by developing flexible production plans, managing personnel workflow, and adhering to FSQA initiatives. Additionally, you will maintain a safe and effective work environment as well as ensuring positive team member relations.

A Day in the Life

• Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Train, develop, coach and appraise team members.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems; reporting results on shift production summaries.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop plans and organize work in a manner that supports exceeding daily standard production rates while maintaining compliance with safety regulatory and quality standards.
• Leads/supports assigned teams in continuous improvement projects.
• Performs administrative tasks such as vacation/payroll/discipline/performance review management and helps monitor the labor and operations budget.
• Provides leadership and overall direction to an operations team, (packaging, line maintenance, materials handling and processing) including execution of the production schedule, management of planned and unplanned events, performance management (coaching and development), training, administrative responsibilities, budget management, maintenance support, process control coordination, quality assurance, reliability, sanitation, and positive employee/labor relations.
• Responsible for positive employee and labor relations.

What We Are Looking For

• Knowledge of the operations, processes and machinery
• Problem solver
• Leadership skills
• Sound organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication
• Ability to train
• Computer skills, MS office
• Multi-tasker
• High capacity for change and the ability to manage change

Education

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience

At least 3 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: 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. 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, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life.