Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Engineering 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.
In this role, the Plant Engineering Supervisor provides direct supervision to engineering technicians and stockroom coordinators, ensuring effective daily support of plant maintenance and engineering activities. This position coordinates work priorities, supports execution of engineering and maintenance projects, and ensures timely availability of parts and materials to meet operational needs. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting process improvements, and enabling continuous improvement initiatives within the facility. This role focuses on hands-on leadership, resource coordination, and execution of technical support services aligned with plant priorities.
A Day in the Life...
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and day-to-day direction for engineering technicians and stockroom coordinators to ensure effective support of plant operations.
- Coordinate work assignments, priorities, and resources across engineering support functions to meet maintenance and production needs.
- Support execution of engineering and maintenance-related projects, including system improvements, equipment upgrades, and process optimization activities.
- Ensure accurate inventory control and timely availability of spare parts and materials to support maintenance and engineering work.
- Collaborate with maintenance, controls, and other plant functions to support equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and automation initiatives.
- Assist in implementing continuous improvement activities related to equipment performance, plant flow, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Support capital project execution by coordinating resources, tracking costs, and ensuring completion of assigned deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, food safety requirements (FDA/GMP/AIB/SQF), and company policies in all engineering support activities.
- Participate in planning and scheduling activities to align engineering support work with production demands and plant priorities.
- Support training and development of team members, including technical skill-building and cross-training within the team.
- Contribute to a positive and productive work environment by addressing day-to-day operational and personnel issues within the team.
- Escalate complex technical or operational issues to appropriate plant leadership as needed.
What We Are Looking For:
Required
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of maintenance systems, engineering support functions, or industrial operations
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Understanding of safety and food safety standards (OSHA, GMP, SQF, etc.)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience using CMMS or similar maintenance tracking systems
Preferred
- Experience supervising technical teams (e.g., engineering technicians, stockroom, or maintenance support roles)
- Familiarity with inventory control and parts management systems
- Exposure to automation, controls, or industrial engineering environments
- Experience supporting capital projects or continuous improvement initiatives
- Technical certification or associate degree in engineering technology, maintenance, or related field
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift low to medium weight (10-30 lbs) materials on an occasional basis.
- Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to climb ladders and traverse catwalks.
- Must be able to assume awkward positions in the course of work, including but not limited to reaching overhead, twisting, bending over, and/or working from a lying position.
- May be required to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving equipment.
Education:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
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.
