Plant Production Manager - Lean Ops & Quality

Saputo; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Franklin, WI seeks a Production Manager to lead the plant across administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety and environmental functions.

You will work with the Plant Manager and Operations Manager to align operations with company goals. The role emphasizes directing all facility activities to meet customer demand at the lowest cost while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Continuous Improvement methodologies experience.
• Budgeting and cost control knowledge.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Knowledge of OSHA GISO and Workers' Compensation claim management.
• MS Office suite proficiency; SAP experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead through change and manage multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with detail orientation; strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Directs overall manufacturing facility activities to meet customer orders at lowest cost while upholding safety and quality standards.
• Analyzes plant operations and metrics to maintain high quality and safety standards.
• Manages expenses including shrink, labor, and overhead using continuous improvement and MOS principles.
• Investigates downtime with root-cause analysis to improve efficiency.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures are developed and followed for all business aspects.
• Collaborates across departments as a change agent and cross-functional leader.
• Ensures products meet regulatory standards and supports quality issues resolution.
• Guides personnel selection, development, and performance management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Continuous Improvement

Budgeting and cost control

GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)

OSHA GISO sups and Workers Comp

MS Office

SAP experience (nice to have)

Communication skills

Change leadership

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Franklin, WI seeks a Production Manager to lead the plant across administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety and environmental functions.

You will work with the Plant Manager and Operations Manager to align operations with company goals. The role emphasizes directing all facility activities to meet customer demand at the lowest cost while upholding safety and quality standards.