Manager, Process Optimization

at  Saputo Inc

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
Overview of the role:
As part of Plant Management team, the Process Optimization Manager will be responsible to lead and guide the Plant Planning team, lead product development related projects, and support optimization projects related to production. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; weekends as needed
Salary: $101,720.00 - $127,150.00

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Oversee production planning and supply management, including:
• Lead plant planning team to produce optimal plans and schedules
• Ensure production plans, schedules and materials are adequate to meet business needs with continuous improvement in mind to provide optimal production performance (i.e., reduce costs, increase efficiency, etc.)
• Analysis and optimization of planning and operation models to drive maximum performance
• Liaise with corporate partners to ensure plans achieve best results for the business
• Initiate and lead production optimization projects, with the goal of reducing process redundancy, improving efficiency, and streamlining process flow.
• Develop relationships with external partners (regulatory or corporate) as needed to drive successful optimization projects.
• Support optimization projects initiated in all departments as needed, including use of cross functional teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field considered a strong asset.
• 10+ years of experience in a Manufacturing or operational environment.
• Equipped with data analysis and Lean six sigma skills and/or mindset are recommended.
• Strong understanding of operations, inventory control, product development and project management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to multitask and switch priorities as required.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with the overall success of the business as the goal.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with excellent investigative, administrative, analytical, report-writing and record-keeping skills.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family’s hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we’re proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field considered a strong asset.
• 10+ years of experience in a Manufacturing or operational environment.
• Equipped with data analysis and Lean six sigma skills and/or mindset are recommended.
• Strong understanding of operations, inventory control, product development and project management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to multitask and switch priorities as required.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with the overall success of the business as the goal.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with excellent investigative, administrative, analytical, report-writing and record-keeping skills