Sr. Manager, Contract Manufacturing

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Manager, Contract Manufacturing! 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 Sr. Mgr. Contract Manufacturing will be responsible for managing relations and performance for partner facilities. You will provide direction and strategy to the manufacturing partner network, negotiate tolling agreements, oversee financial analysis and performance with finance partners, and ensure contract conformance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate demand and supply planning to deliver on Cooperative business objectives. Additionally, you will support continuous improvement initiatives, new product launches, and cost optimization opportunities to grow the Cooperative’s operational effectiveness. A Day in the Life... Responsible for leading overall operations management, financial and contract development of the contract manufacturing network. Lead the Contract Manufacturing Team – provide development, coaching, support, and guidance. Provides operational direction and coordination of the Master Production Schedule, capacity and supply materials/ingredients with contract manufacturers through Ocean Spray’s Operations Planning Team. Lead new product initiatives by providing support in the development, planning, implementation and continual coordination of Contract Manufacturing resources. Negotiate costing for new products with new and existing partners. Optimize the contract manufacturing network to ensure manufacturing capability exists within the system to deliver Ocean Spray products that meet quality specifications and service levels within the desired timeframes. Perform budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, tracking, reconciliation, systems support and integration. Coordinate supply planning process between Demand Planning organization and contract manufacturers via Operations Planning. Provide systems and process improvement support to contract manufacturers and implement cost optimization opportunities with partner facilities. What We Are Looking For: Required Experience in Manufacturing/Business Administration Experience in field operations with food and beverage organization Strong operations background Strong financial background Experience and understanding of operations planning and MRP Knowledge of manufacturing process Strong analytical skills Strong problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Highly organized Experience in project management Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 7 Years of Experience Annual Salary: $128,000 - $176,000 The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being. 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. For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.