Dairy Plant Operations Leader

Saputo Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Frederick, MD, seeks a Plant Manager to lead production, processing, packaging, quality, warehousing and shipping, ensuring orders are received, scheduled, produced and shipped to customer requirements.

You will drive budgeting, continuous improvement, SOPs and GMPs, manage safety and audits, and collaborate with other Saputo plants to share best practices. A minimum 5 years in plant leadership and a BS in Food Science or related field are required; SAP and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a plant operations leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Operations Manufacturing Management or a related field.
• Understanding regulatory laws, standards and GMPs.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant operations to maintain industry leadership and improve processes.
• Develop annual manufacturing expense and capital budgets.
• Ensure SOPs and GMPs, and safety programs are in place.
• Coordinate internal and external audits with regulators, customers, and government agencies.
• Collaborate with other Saputo plants to share best practices.
• Manage staffing, performance evaluations, discipline, and succession planning.

Skills

Plant operations leadership

Budgeting

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Frederick, MD, seeks a Plant Manager to lead production, processing, packaging, quality, warehousing and shipping, ensuring orders are received, scheduled, produced and shipped to customer requirements.

You will drive budgeting, continuous improvement, SOPs and GMPs, manage safety and audits, and collaborate with other Saputo plants to share best practices. A minimum 5 years in plant leadership and a BS in Food Science or related field are required; SAP and Microsoft