Production Manager

Saputo; Franklin (WI); Vor Ort; USD 89.000 - 112.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

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

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

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?

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.

Additional Job Description

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

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