Supervisor, Packaging

Saputo; Tavistock; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the dairy sector is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead their Packaging Department. This role offers a stimulating atmosphere for professional growth, focusing on packaging quality cheese products while ensuring safety and efficiency. You will collaborate with various departments, promote safety practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Join a company that values contributions, fosters an inclusive environment, and supports employee growth through comprehensive benefits and development programs. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Vacation upon hire

Generous benefit coverage

Group retirement plan

Telemedicine program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid time off for sick days

Training and development programs

Discounts on Saputo products

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisory experience in food manufacturing or packaging.
• Experience in leading and developing teams in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Packaging Department to ensure quality cheese products are packaged efficiently.
• Liaise with internal departments to solve packaging-related problems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Management

Equivalent experience in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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 :

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. Reporting to the Manager, Packaging, this position is responsible for leading and directing the Packaging Department in order to package quality cheese products in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner. The position reports to the Packaging Manager.

Schedule: Rotating - must be available for days, nights, and weekends

Salary: $78,170 - $117,260

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

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
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Translate packaging requirements into daily work schedule and direct staff in various departments in the execution of the work in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements
• Liaise with other internal departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality Assurance) to solve packaging related problems
• Perform annual performance evaluations, monitor attendance, and address performance issues
• Promote the plant’s safety programs and policies in order to reduce employee accidents and injuries by providing safety training and enforcing safety practices at all times
• Establishes a team-based work environment where continuous improvement initiatives, department performance and personal achievement are promoted and rewarded
• Ensures KPI targets are achieved including safety, quality, efficiencies, cost, and health and safety
• Maximize profitability of the packaging department through efficient use of raw materials, productive use of available labour and control of overhead costs
• Ensure the packaging of a quality product while maintaining a safe and motivated workforce;
• Provide leadership, direction, guidance and support to supervisory team and plant personnel. Develop positive, motivating, and efficient communication with all employees
• Maintain a positive employee environment through consistent practices and leadership in areas such as employee development, safety and training
• Troubleshoot and lead problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement;
• Ensure the Company’s quality and sanitation standards are met through close liaison with Quality Assurance and full participation in the HACCP program
• Schedules production and employees to ensure packaging requirements are met on a timely basis
• Effectively uses operational data on a daily basis to measure and communicate trends; reinforces positive results and initiates corrective actions as appropriate
• Perform annual performance evaluations, monitor attendance, and address performance issues

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

• Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Management, Food Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience in food manufacturing or packaging, preferably dairy manufacturing
• Experience in successfully leading, coaching, motivating and developing a team in a “hands on” environment
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated analytical organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional attitude and the ability to interact with various individuals
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word , Excel

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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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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.