Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Scientist, Food Safety & Quality Assurance - Contract Manufacturing! 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 remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. We are open to remote candidates. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is currently looking to hire a Sr. FSQA Scientist to manage Contract Manufacturers Partners in Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA). The incumbent will manage, maintain, and continuously improve FSQA programs across an assigned external network of contract manufacturer partners in North America. A Day in the Life... Ensure effective execution of Ocean Spray Food Safety and Quality Assurance (‘FSQA’) Standards across Ocean Spray Contract Manufacturing, Licensing and Strategic Alliance Partnerships (‘Partners’) in North America Manage new Partners’ FSQA approval process via audits/ assessments. Conduct regular audits and FSQ meetings at partner’s locations to ensure compliance with standards set forth in Ocean Spray’s FSQA Manual for Contract Manufacturing partners. Develop and assist with technical change processes at Partner locations. Define FSQA testing requirements and guidelines for partners to ensure specification compliance over time (e.g. Positive Release and HACCP programs). Provide FSQA support during commissioning of new products, packages, changes in formulas, etc. Be the voice for FSQA on cross-functional project teams and provide the appropriate guidance and support in the execution of projects. Support routine quality activities such as supplier complaints; lot and code tracing; monitor holds; review plant problems and issue new formulas. Coordinate risk analysis and corrective actions of food safety incidents with Partners Design, implement and manage programs, databases, and/or policies to track performance and manage risk. Provide insight and support in the development and implementation of appropriate plant KPIs for each partner facility. Enforce 3rd party and GFSI certification requirements in the Partner network. This position requires travel approximately 50% of the time. What We Are Looking For: BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance. MS/Ph.D. a plus. Experience in CPG industry plant environment with an understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain quality. A good working knowledge in the areas of Quality Systems, Certifications and Auditing Protocols. Knowledge and understanding of FDA (FSMA) and USDA requirements. Knowledge of dietary supplement regulations a plus. Food safety experience within food, beverage or adjacent industry including but not limited to microbiology, foreign material, allergen control, traceability, and others. Knowledge of sanitation programs, regulatory compliance, specification adherence, and other operational food safety and quality programs a plus. Experience in incident investigation, as well as knowledge of auditing and monitoring procedures. Excellent collaborative and problem-solving skills with strong written and verbal communication skills. Technical writing experience with procedures and audit reports, desired. Excellent project management, organization, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills. Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 Years 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) 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. 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, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life. Please share with us some basic information, so that we may follow up with you regarding opportunities to grow your career at Ocean Spray!