Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Performance Excellence Analyst! 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 Performance Excellence (PE) Analyst will be proactive, data-driven, and capable of influencing without direct authority. They will have a basic understanding of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and experience in continuous improvement projects. Key responsibilities include contributing to the Agricultural Operations Performance Excellence program, planning and leading continuous improvement activities, analyzing data for process improvements, and supporting training programs. The PE Analyst will also partner with team members to execute cost-saving projects and ensure best practices are shared across the network.

A Day in the Life...

Contribute to the Agricultural Operations Performance Excellence program, build standards and expectations, and drive implementation of continuous improvement projects throughout the fruit receiving network.Plan continuous improvement activities, assess processes, analyze results, and report out to team members and leadership.Utilize data driven problem-solving approach to scope and lead PE projects to reduce operational costs and sources of waste.Seek out new methodologies and opportunities for simplicity to increase process efficiency.Analyze fruit receiving data to find insights into new opportunities for process improvement.Contribute towards building and delivering training programs and activities following Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.Partner with Agricultural Operations team members to execute continuous improvement efforts and support cost savings project pipeline brainstorming.Lead efforts in change management for continuous improvement efforts.Ensure best practices are shared and implemented across the receiving network.

What We Are Looking For:

Required

Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management.1+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing and/or CI-focused roles.Self-starter with a high degree of energy and passion; ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others at a high level, both verbally and in writing. The ability to simplify and communicate broadly at all levels is a must - as is the willingness to work with and train othersSuccessful experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to get results (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Error proofing, SMED, team problem solving, etc.)Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.

Preferred

1-3 years of experience as a part of cross-functional teams without formal authorityKnowledge of facilitation and organizational change managementFood manufacturing experience

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 1 Year 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.