Food Safety & Quality Supervisor

Ocean Spray is a renowned agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 family farmers dedicated to producing high-quality cranberry products. Founded by three visionary farmers, Ocean Spray is committed to creating innovative food and beverage products that delight consumers around the world. The company prides itself on its unique farmer-owned structure, which fosters a culture of innovation, sustainability, and integrity. This cooperative environment emphasizes the connection between farms and families, ensuring that every product made is a reflection of the growers’ passion and commitment. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, Ocean Spray invests heavily in its people, technology, and processes to maintain its position as a leader in the food and beverage industry. The company offers a dynamic workplace where teamwork, diversity, and inclusion are valued, and where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally.

The Food Safety & Quality Supervisor at Ocean Spray plays a critical role in ensuring that the cooperative's manufacturing processes comply with all food safety and quality standards. This supervisory position demands a proactive leader who monitors and manages process controls, raw and packaging materials, quality checks, and GMP compliance to uphold product excellence. The Food Safety & Quality Supervisor is responsible for evaluating quality reports, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions to prevent quality issues. The role involves leading and coaching a team of Quality Technicians and plant employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. This position also requires managing budgets, coordinating audits with external regulatory agencies such as USDA, FDA, and State Departments of Agriculture, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the overall quality system.

Working at Ocean Spray means being part of a 24/7 operational environment where flexibility, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are paramount. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field along with at least five years of experience in food or beverage quality systems. Strong interpersonal skills are crucial in order to influence and interact effectively with employees at all levels. This role offers a competitive salary range between $65,700 and $90,310 annually, reflecting candidates' skills, experience, and internal market benchmarks. Additionally, Ocean Spray provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and career development of its employees from day one.

This Food Safety & Quality Supervisor opportunity is perfect for a quality-focused professional eager to contribute to a respected cooperative with a rich legacy. Ocean Spray invites passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to join their team and help uphold their commitment to grower-owned values, sustainable results, integrity, and inclusive teamwork. As part of this role, you will be empowered to implement best practices and lead impactful projects that ensure product quality and consumer safety, while also advancing your career within a values-driven organization.