Supervisor, Production

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
This role forms a key part of our leadership team. The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading our production employees and overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure objectives are met for quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the processing and packaging of our products.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Ensures the safe, efficient and effective use of the workforce, equipment and material resources;
• Provides leadership, direction, guidance, supervision, evaluation, motivation and training of production employees.
• Schedules equipment and personnel to ensure production requirements/targets are met on a timely basis;
• Effectively uses operational data daily to measure and communicate trends; reinforces positive results and initiates corrective actions as appropriate;
• Prepares effective written communication including work procedures and notices to progress reports for senior management;
• Ensures that both Company and Governmental quality, sanitation and environmental standards are met through close liaison with Quality Assurance and Technical Services Department, as well as frequent review and implementation of such Policies;
• Liaises with the Maintenance Department to minimize downtime and ensure product safety and quality;
• Ensures safe conditions at all times; takes appropriate action to protect the health and safety of employees;
• Reviews and maintains inventories, monitors daily sales projections, ensuring adequate stock of all products;
• Responsible for personnel management including recruitment, performance and disciplinary, time and attendance and labour planning;
• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards;
• Builds and maintains effective internal and external relationships and other duties as required.

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

• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or other related education/experience;
• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in Dairy or Food manufacturing environment;
• Thorough knowledge of Dairy operations with emphasis on processing and sanitation;
• Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in a unionized environment;
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure;
• Strong team orientation and proven leadership skills; Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) analytical and organization skills;
• Available to work on a monthly rotating shift (day and afternoon shifts);

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price
• Please note that the duties, skills and requirements contained in the posting are common to the role and do not represent an exhaustive list of tasks and duties. Therefore, some of the items may be subject to change based on needs of the business and job function.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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!

• SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or other related education/experience;
• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in Dairy or Food manufacturing environment;
• Thorough knowledge of Dairy operations with emphasis on processing and sanitation;
• Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in a unionized environment;
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure;
• Strong team orientation and proven leadership skills; Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) analytical and organization skills;
• Available to work on a monthly rotating shift (day and afternoon shifts)