Production Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k and employee stock options

Paid time off and recognition programs

Job summary

Saputo is seeking a Production Manager for our Franklin, WI facility to lead administration, production, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, and quality, reporting to the Plant Manager. You will coordinate with Distribution, Quality, Maintenance, and Regulatory personnel to drive safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes cost control, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership to meet customer requirements while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficient budgeting and cost control understanding.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Working knowledge of OSHA GISO's and Workers' Compensation claim management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP experience is a plus.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to lead others through change and manage multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize tasks and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall activities of the manufacturing facility to meet customer orders at the lowest possible cost while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Analyzes plant operations and metrics to ensure high quality and safety standards.
• Manages expenses including shrink, labor, and overhead costs using Continuous Improvement techniques and a MOS structure.
• Analyzes downtime via root cause analysis to improve efficiencies.
• Ensures SOPs are developed and maintained for all business areas.
• Acts as a cross-functional change agent across departments.
• Ensures products meet regulatory standards.
• Assists Technical Support with customer complaints and product quality issues.
• Oversees staff through supervisors for hiring, retention, development, and performance management.
• Supports internal/external audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Continuous Improvement

Budgeting & cost control

GMP familiarity

OSHA GISO's & Workers' Comp

SAP experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Verbal & written communication

Change management

Multitasking & prioritization

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

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 Production Manager in Franklin WI is a key operations stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility and will play an integral part of Saputo's strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and are proud to be expanding our footprint in this area.

In this role, you provide leadership and direction to the plant in areas of responsibility that include administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety and environmental. Working with the Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager, the Production Manager is the liaison between the plant and other departments including Distribution, Quality, Maintenance and State and Federal Regulatory Personnel.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Directs the overall activities of the manufacturing facility to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost to meet the customer's requirements while maintaining established safety and quality standards.
• Analyzes plant operations and key metrics to ensure that the facility maintains high quality and safety standards to continue to maintain our leadership position in the industry.
• Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
• Analyze downtime through effective root cause analysis to continuously improve operational efficiencies and processes.
• Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business.
• Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company.
• Ensures products meet regulatory standards.
• Assists Technical Support staff on resolution of customer complaints and issues of product quality.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, training, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
• Supports internal/external audits.
• All other responsibilities assign by supervisor.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experiences, Skills, and Qualifications

• a bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of (2)-years of supervisory experience.
• experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• a proficient understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• working knowledge of OSHA GISO's and Workers Compensation claim management.
• proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications, having SAP experience is a plus.
• demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• can adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• highly organized with ability to prioritize tasks and pay attention to the details.
• team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

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

• Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off.
• Employee recognition and incentive programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.
• Work on a smoke free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness focused lifestyle.

Salary range: $89,000 - $112,00 /annually

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

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