Lead Dairy Plant Production Supervisor

Saputo Inc.; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Franklin, WI seeks a Production Supervisor for a new 340,000 sq ft conversion facility to optimize its cheese network in North America. The role supervises production employees, plans and directs work, and maintains production records.

This key position supports cross-functional teams and ensures safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts. Qualified candidates have 1–3 years of supervisory experience in food packaging, an associate degree in Operations Management,

Qualifications

• One to three years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Proficient with ERP solutions, SAP preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review, and monitor work of supervised staff to maximize productivity in the plant.
• Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments to machines.
• Coordinate and communicate production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of production run assignments.
• Evaluate and anticipate production volume adjustments, daily assignment of duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production run schedules.
• Using ERP system, complete production data entry results and reporting to include production results, volume, OEE, planned/unplanned downtime by product type and order.
• Complete and review production/packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation Lists, schedules, accident reports and investigations, and any other documents.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training (i.e. job, safety, etc.) and monitor work performance.
• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Using CI methods, analyze, identify, and communicate root cause and preventive measures to proactively resolve work problems.
• Maintains time and production records as required.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to meet performance objectives.
• Provide supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in grievances solutions or other contract related activities and discussions.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures. Support employee progressive disciplinary action activities in partnership with Human Resources.
• Promote safety programs and policies to reduce the number of safety incidents and near-misses.
• Trains and instructs employees regarding production and equipment standards and processes. Oversees instruction, implementation, and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety compliance

SAP

ERP systems

Education

Associate degree in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Franklin, WI seeks a Production Supervisor for a new 340,000 sq ft conversion facility to optimize its cheese network in North America. The role supervises production employees, plans and directs work, and maintains production records.

This key position supports cross-functional teams and ensures safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts. Qualified candidates have 1–3 years of supervisory experience in food packaging, an associate degree in Operations Management,