Supervisor, Production

Saputo, Inc.; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Telemedicine

Employee ESOP

Parental leave

Paid time off

RRSP/TFSA

Training programs

Saputo Flex program

Product discounts

Job summary

Saputo is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production employees and oversee daily operations in a Canadian dairy environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will ensure quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in processing and packaging.

The role requires post-secondary education in dairy-related fields, at least 3 years in dairy or food manufacturing, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Shift rotations include day and afternoon.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in Dairy or food manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of dairy operations with emphasis on processing and sanitation.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Self-motivated, results oriented, with initiative and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong team orientation and proven leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Available for a monthly rotating shift (day and afternoon).

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, efficient use of workforce, equipment and materials.
• Provides leadership, supervision, training, and evaluation of production staff.
• Schedules equipment and personnel to meet production targets.
• Uses operational data daily to monitor trends.
• Maintains quality, sanitation and environmental standards with QA and Technical Services.
• Coordinates with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Manages inventories and daily sales projections.
• Oversees recruitment, performance and attendance.
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team orientation

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology

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: Saputo is seeking a Production Supervisor, for an existing opportunity within our organization. Reporting to the Production Manager, this position 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;
• 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);

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.

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

• 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
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Shift: Day Shift 6:00am to 4:30pm, Flexible Days - 4-days per week, 10-hour shifts

Salary: $80,130 to $105,170 *Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. 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.

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.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.