Ocean Spray reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(417 total reviews)

Abigail Buckwalter

Not enough data to show CEO approval

51% positive business outlook

Ocean Spray has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 417 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ocean Spray employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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417 reviews
1.0
Jun 10, 2019

New management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Average pay compared to surrounding companies.

Cons

Management doesn’t value hourly employees . Constantly changing schedules. Turnover ratio is extremely high. Management has their few favorites, everyone else is just a number. Most vacation days are spent on plant shut downs(due to lack of work) rather than days you would like to use them.

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Ocean Spray Response
7y
Thank you for your comments. We work hard to ensure all of our colleagues, including those in our manufacturing settings, are compensated fairly and work in an inclusive and respectful environment.
5.0
Jun 30, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

What is Ocean Spray like now? Lots of opportunity for people that thrive in change, process optimization, agile work methods, innovation, and execution. If you want a cushy job to fill the time or like to complain about stuff without driving solutions or change, then you should not work here. The company is in the midst of a massive overhaul of systems, processes, work methods, and organizational structure and culture. I have never been more optimistic for the future of the company. The new leadership team is supportive, dynamic, forward thinking, and strategic. Most negative comments directed to the leadership are from toxic people or people that want the old Ocean Spray culture and leadership to come back. That ship sailed because it was fostering a downward trend. In a fast-moving change environment mistakes have been made and will be made, that is to be expected, but with strong leadership and rewards for risk taking, you can still move in a positive direction. If you want to be part of building something that will drive the company for many years to come and enjoy working hard and smart, please stay if you work here or come to work here. We will thrive together!

Cons

The people that are not up for all of the change and do not have the courage to find another job that will make them happy. The sad side of optimizing an organization where good people doing transactional activities are laid because of a more efficient cost model. Those good people will be missed.

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Ocean Spray Response
7y
Thank you for sharing your view on Ocean Spray’s new direction, and more importantly the care you have for your colleagues—both those who have left and those who remain. Change always brings with it challenge, and we work hard to try and make sure everyone understands the strategy, the plan and their role in it. We agree: we will thrive together!
3.0
Feb 11, 2019

Changing Tides

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits great teams technology is advancing beautiful campus

Cons

It is a culture of constant change

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Ocean Spray Response
7y
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate that you took the time to write a review. We’re glad to hear you enjoy the benefits we offer and working with your Ocean Spray Family. We also recognize that change is challenging. To keep pace in an evolving business world, we need to implement changes that are affecting our processes, people, and products. We have put a lot of time, thought, and effort into careful decisions that strategically align our organization to meet critical goals for our growth. We are not blind to the effects of our changes on our employees. We know that our employees are parents, spouses, children, and friends. We are prioritizing clear and consistent communication with our entire Ocean Spray team through these changes with town halls, open forums, targeted meetings, and digital channels. We are available to answer questions, lend an ear, or provide guidance on best next steps to work through and embrace change. We hope you come talk to us!
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