Cranberry Operations Manager

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Cranberry Operations Manager! 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. Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote. As the Manager, Frozen Fruit Storage & Cranberry utilization, you will play a critical role in optimizing freezer storage, transportation, and utilization of cranberry fruit and its by-products across the organization. This position serves as the key liaison between operations, supply chain, production, transportation, and commercial teams to ensure product quality, inventory integrity, and customer service objectives are achieved. A Day in the Life... Key Responsibilities “Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and the company will not sponsor or support employment-based immigration petitions now or in the future. ” Lead the management and optimization of frozen fruit storage operations, ensuring product quality, inventory accuracy, and compliance with all temperature-controlled storage requirements. Develop and execute strategies for the efficient utilization of cranberry fruit and by-products to maximize value, minimize waste, and support long-term business objectives. Manage relationships with third-party freezer warehouses and transportation providers, including negotiating contracts, service agreements, rates, and performance metrics. Represent Cranberry Conversion in corporate, network planning, and cross-functional meetings, providing strategic insights and recommendations on inventory, storage, and utilization decisions. Own and maintain the long-term strategic fruit utilization model, supporting annual planning, forecasting, and business decision-making. Partner with Operations, Finance, Logistics, Procurement, and Commercial teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimization. Travel periodically to freezer warehouses, manufacturing sites, and supplier locations to support operational execution, audits, relationship management, and strategic initiatives. What We Are Looking For: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience managing freezer warehouse operations and temperature-controlled supply chains. Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing relationships with third-party logistics providers, cold storage facilities, or transportation carriers. Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support operations and business objectives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Highly organized with exceptional project management and prioritization capabilities. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong business partnerships. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of beverage manufacturing, conversion processes, and agricultural supply chains. Experience with frozen inventory planning, storage optimization, and cold chain logistics. Understanding of transportation management, warehousing, and inventory control best practices. Experience with ERP and financial systems such as SAP S4/HANA. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and supply chain planning tools. Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, storage costs, and transportation spend. Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience Annual Salary: $116,300 - $145,400 The base salary range info…

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