Supervisor, Production

Saputo Inc.; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in Orangeville, Ontario is seeking a Cheesemaking Production Supervisor to lead our production team and oversee daily operations, ensuring resources are allocated to meet quality, health and safety, and efficiency goals.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will supervise staff, schedule equipment and personnel, uphold food safety standards, and foster a safe, collaborative environment while driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ progressive experience in dairy/food manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of Dairy operations with emphasis on processing and sanitation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills; ability to motivate large teams.
• Self-motivated, results oriented; able to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; sound math skills.
• Attention to detail; multi-tasking; strong organizational skills.
• Adaptable to change and team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead production employees and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Schedule equipment and personnel to meet production targets.
• Ensure safety, quality, sanitation and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure product quality.
• Manage personnel processes including interviews and performance discussions.
• Ensure compliance with Saputo Orangeville policies and safety regulations.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and build internal/external relationships.
• Attend scheduled shifts and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Office

Kronos

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Food Sciences

Dairy Technology

Microbiology

Tools

Kronos

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?

Saputo is seeking a Cheesemaking Production Supervisor, for an existing opportunity within our organization. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor 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 the proper allocation of resources and objectives are met for quality, health and safety, food safety, efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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;

• Ensures that both Company and Governmental quality, sanitation and environmental standards are met, 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;

• Responsible for personnel management including completing interviews, and performance and disciplinary conversations;

• Comply, communicate and ensure compliance of team with all Saputo Orangeville policies and procedures;

• Comply, communicate and ensure compliance of team with all Saputo Orangeville Health and Safety, and Food Safety and Quality regulations;

• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s product quality standards;

• Attend scheduled shift regularly and punctually, ready to fulfil all duties required;

• Focus on customer satisfaction;

• Builds and maintains effective internal and external relationships and other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or other related education/experience;

• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience (an asset if in the Dairy or Food manufacturing environment);

• Thorough knowledge of Dairy operations with emphasis on processing and sanitation;

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office);

• Proficient with Kronos is an asset;

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, demonstrated through previous experience;

• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure;

• Able to motivate and effectively manage a large group of employees, ensuring a professional and positive environment;

• Strong written, oral communication and mathematical skills;

• Attention to detail;

• Multi-tasking, organizational skills;

• Time management skills;

• Promotes and works well in a team environment;

• Adaptable to change;

Please Note:

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 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.

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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.