Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Agricultural Operations Manager, Eastern Canada! 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 Ag Operations Manager will lead agricultural operations within your designated growing region. Your primary responsibility will be to be the primary point of contact for our regional grower-owners, advocating for Cooperative policies and maintaining positive grower relations. You will collaborate closely with grower-owners and Ag Operations teams to ensure sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. Additionally, you will collaborate with Logistics teams to deliver quality cranberries to manufacturing plants and protect supply chain cohesion.

A Day in the Life...

Responsible for effective leadership of Ag Operations functions in Quebec and New Brunswick.                                           ​​Act as the primary point of contact for region’s Ocean Spray Grower-Owners​.​​Visible spokesperson and key liaison for Ocean Spray with the independent grower community, grower associations, extension agencies, research stations, etc.​​​Responsible for the efficient, effective operation of Receiving Operations, including supply chain activities associated with both inbound and outbound fruit movement​.                                                    ​​Manage all aspects of Ag Operations by participating in the establishment of objectives, requirements, and planning for the ongoing operation and administration, including seasonal receiving of fruit from a variety of sources, processing and transfer to production facility and/or freezer; and other production functions as required​.                                ​​Responsible for communicating and advocating Cooperative policy and direction, while maintaining positive grower relations​.​​Support projects and other Ag Operations strategic initiatives within the designated region(s).​​Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of Grower Code Book and apply code book policy in a fair and equitable manner​.                                                       ​​Conduct evaluation of the area's Ag Operations performance, identify and implement areas of improvement​.​​Responsible for Ag Operations portion of the fiscal Annual Operating Plan for the region.  This includes all relevant A/P documentation, payments and administration of all invoices​.

What We Are Looking For:

Excellent interpersonal skills​​​Strong communication skills​​​Computer skills​​​Understanding of agricultural operations​​​Knowledge of manufacturing operations​​​Ability to influence​​Leadership and Negotiation skills​​​Ability to work independently as well as in a team

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 programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable 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 otherInclusive 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.