Sr. Performance Excellence Specialist

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Aberdeen
1480 Washington 105 (Show on map)
May 29, 2025
The Sr. Performance Excellence Specialist will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance at an assigned plant. You will manage technical documentation, develop process control strategies, and execute loss elimination opportunities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate process documents, apply continuous improvement initiatives, and support plant FSQA activities. Additionally, you will assist training system development and coach teams on best practices for operational excellence. A Day in the Life... * Ensure accurate creation and ongoing management of technical documentation (manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, forms, process diagrams, and any other documentation required). * Position requires knowledge of core areas within Operations (Production, Finance, Quality, Planning, etc.) * Collaborate with subject matter experts (SME) and cross-functional teams to document current processes, conduct research to identify and resolve documentation issues (procedures, concepts, presentation, and usability) and participate in document validations and revalidations to produce accurate and comprehensive technical documents. * May provide oversight for the Plant Technical Change Management Process. Ensure appropriate documentation, communication, and approvals. * Interfaces with all functional groups to apply best practices and execute change that links continuous improvement opportunities with short-term tactical and long-term strategic initiatives. * Develop control strategies to enable team members to respond to out-of-control situations, analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities, lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses, and coach teams on centerline execution and problem-solving skills. * Must be able to effectively facilitate team meetings; communicate issues within an area, across shifts, and follow-up on actions. * Administer and provide oversight of plant training using the Alchemy system. Maintain training program calendars and track fulfillment of training requirements for all plant employees. * Ensure network document standardization is maintained, share improved methods and document changes with other functions and plants, and act as resource for best practices across the network when necessary. * Assist with continuous improvement activities (project leadership, problem-solving training, team formation, monitoring of project progress, information sharing). * Gain knowledge of and train on continuous improvement tools within the plants, i.e., Six Sigma and Focus-Improve methodology and Principles of Lean Manufacturing. * Support and promote food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment. What We Are Looking For: * Experience in manufacturing field * Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification * Supervisory experience * knowledge of the operations, processes and machinery * Leadership skills * Influential * Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and technical processes * MS Office, Adobe Acrobat * Excellent communication skills * Conflict resolution skills Education: Associates Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 3 Years of Experience Annual Salary: $69,800 - $95,900 The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long- term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being. 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 Fertility benefits Transgender benefits 1:1 health coaching and more 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) Sick accrual of one hour for every 40 hours worked 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.