Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a leading multi-national consumer packaged goods company (CPG), specializing in the sales of Cranberry products. Formed as a Grower-Owned Cooperative in 1930, Ocean Spray® is owned by a diverse network of over 700 Cranberry Farmers. These growers, many of which are multi-generational farming families who have been a part of the Cooperative for decades, are the foundation for all that we do. Ever aware of our long-term commitment to our Growers, we care deeply about sustainability— in regard to both our business metrics and the environment—and believe that a focus on strong environmental management is an integral part of the way we manage our business.
At Ocean Spray, our purpose is to generate a passion for our Farmer’s fruit around the world by connecting our farms to families for a better life. Living out our values of Grower Mindset, Sustainable Results, Integrity Above All, Inclusive Teamwork (GRIT) has made Ocean Spray® a creative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and fun place to work.
Position Description:
The Intern will be required to work on project(s) relevant to Food Safety & Quality Assurance and present his or her project(s) at the end of the internship. As a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern, you may be exposed to multiple food safety & quality aspects through orientation meetings, shadowing, and on the job training:
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and development and implementation of Corrective
Actions/Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Risk assessments of products, processes and ingredients
Ingredient/product testing
Experimental design and data analysis
Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and Process Performance Metrics
Preparing and presenting projects
Potential projects include:
CAPA Program Enhancement & Training Development
Assess current CAPA processes, forms, and documentation practices across manufacturing sites and identify opportunities for improvement . Develop standardized CAPA templates, job aids, and guidance materials . Create a CAPA training program for plant and functional teams . Present recommendations and implementation roadmap to FSQA leadership.
Ingredient Risk Assessment & Risk Profiling Enhancement
Review the current ingredient risk assessment methodology and supporting documentation against industry best practices and emerging approaches to ingredient risk evaluation . Evaluate current risk factors, scoring criteria, and risk categorization methods and identify opportunities to improve risk visibility, consistency, and prioritization . Develop recommendations for enhancing risk-profiling tools and processes . Present findings and proposed improvements to FSQA leadership.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements:
Must be a current student enrolled in a Master’s Degree or PhD Program in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry or other related areas
Must have some knowledge of HACCP, cGMPs , FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule
Must be project oriented and able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Pay Range:
$30.00 - $32.00
Duration & Location:
Position will start June 8, 2027, and run for 10- 12 weeks .
Traditional work week but with summer Fridays 8:00am-12:30 pm; flexibility and off-site work may be required for project travel, experimental test runs, customer discovery.
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in multiple events throughout the summer including leadership panels, a day of fun in Boston and learning sessions from various business functions.
This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA (about 45 minutes South of Boston – Exit 6 off of Rte 495). If necessary, this internship can be facilitated virtually.
Who We Are:
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