Plant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all plant operations, including production, processing, packaging, quality, warehousing, shipping, purchasing, safety, and administration. You will direct overall activities to meet customer orders and uphold Saputo’s quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting expertise, and a hands-on management style to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Operations Manufacturing Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory laws, standards and best practices in the dairy industry.
• Experience managing costs related to dairy manufacturing and packaging.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a hands-on team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant operations to maintain industry leadership and adopt new processes and technologies.
• Control expenses including shrink, yields, labor and overhead costs using Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Develop annual manufacturing expense and capital budgets based on forecasted sales and planned inventory levels.
• Provide reliable information to finance for month-end closing schedules.
• Ensure SOPs are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business.
• Implement plant safety programs and GMP compliance.
• Oversee Food Safety Policy/Program and audits of manufacturing and storage of ingredients and finished goods.
• Coordinate audits with corporate, customer and government bodies to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with other Saputo plant managers to share best practices.
• Maintain staffing levels and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Budgeting

Communication

GMP Knowledge

Safety Programs

Regulatory Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Operations Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

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?

The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to the plant across all areas including, production, processing, packaging, quality, warehousing, shipping, purchasing, safety, environmental and administration. In this role, you will direct the overall activities of the plant to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, produced and shipped per the customers’ requirements while maintaining corporate established quality standards.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Analyze plant operations to ensure that the facility maintains a leadership position in the industry and that it takes advantage of new processes and technologies that become available
• Is responsible for expense control, including shrink, yields, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques
• Develops annual manufacturing expense and capital budgets in accordance with forecasted sales volumes and planned inventory levels
• Provides reliable and accurate information to finance to ensure that end of month closing schedules are met
• Ensures that appropriate standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business
• Implements plant safety programs and ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP’s)
• Is responsible for the Food Safety Policy/Program to assess potential food safety risks and to ensure food safety preventive measures are being implemented and routinely audited regarding the manufacturing, handling and storage of all food ingredients as well as finished goods
• Is responsible for all corporate, customer and government audits to ensure compliance
• Is responsible for environmental compliance
• Collaborates with other plant managers within Saputo to share best practices
• Acts as a liaison with Distribution, Supply Planning, Sales and Customer Service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction in helping to address customer inquiries, problems and concerns
• Is responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels, employee performance evaluations, discipline, and employee commendation
• Is responsible for the overall succession planning and development of plant management staff
• Ensures compliance with all Saputo divisional and corporate policies and procedures

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have…

• a minimum of 5 years of experience in a plant operations leadership role (i.e. minimum plant manager role), preferably in extended shelf life (ESL)/aseptic fluid dairy food manufacturing operations plus a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Operations Manufacturing Management or a related field of study
• a thorough understanding of regulatory laws, standards and best practices relative to our business
• a demonstrated understanding of costs related to dairy manufacturing and packaging
• experience developing and managing budgets
• experience in successfully influencing, leading, coaching, motivating and leading a team in a “hands‑on” environment
• an ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs, working across multiple functions and disciplines to meet common objectives
• an ability to assess, evaluate, and solve problems
• proficiency in SAP, and Microsoft Office suite
• excellent verbal/written communication skills
• an ability to remain approachable and accessible to employees on all shifts, and work some weekends and holidays as needed and can travel as needed

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With…

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
• Salary range: $123,000 - $155,000
• Salary offers vary commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, 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.

Accessibility Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

EEO Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

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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.

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