Supervisor, Production

at  Saputo Inc

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
Overview of the Role
This position is responsible for the supervision of plant operations in the production area and personnel, as well supporting and leading other departments and Plant employees in order to produce quality dairy (cheese) products in an efficient, safe and cost-effective manner.
Schedule: Production Supervisor’s shift schedule will be required to be flexible to meet the business requirements.
Salary: $76,265.00 - $95,330.00

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
• Employee family assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Maternity/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:

• Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to production personnel.
• Supervision, evaluation, motivation, and training of personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently, effectively, and safely.
• Ensures the efficient and effective use of manpower, equipment, and material resources.
• Administers the Collective Agreement and maintains effective internal and external working relationships.
• Schedules equipment and personnel to ensure production requirements are met on a timely basis.
• Effectively uses daily production information to track costs, measure trends, and communicate results, positively re-enforce success, and initiate corrective action when appropriate.
• Ensures that safe conditions always exist within the work environment; will take appropriate action to protect the health and safety of employees.
• Collaboratively leads the team to ensure the practices meet the food safety requirements.
• Ensures the Company’s quality and sanitation standards are met through close liaison with Quality Services, full participation in the HACCP and Environment programs, as well as frequent review and implementation of Company and Government Policies.
• Develops and fosters strong and effective functional and cross-functional teams that effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement.
• Administers environmental policies and ensures regulations are followed.
• Other duties as required.

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

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Dairy or Food manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, or other related education/experience would be an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of dairy operations with particular emphasis on processing and sanitation.
• Working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated analytical organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure.
• Proficiency and dependability in current position; and
• Must be available to work shift work, holidays, and weekends, be on call.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!
In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Dairy or Food manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, or other related education/experience would be an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of dairy operations with particular emphasis on processing and sanitation.
• Working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated analytical organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure.
• Proficiency and dependability in current position; and
• Must be available to work shift work, holidays, and weekends, be on call