Production Services Supervisor

Saputo Inc.; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dairy processor as a Production Services Supervisor in Franklin, WI. You will oversee daily operations and guide a team to ensure efficiency and communication across departments. This role is suited for individuals with a strong background in food manufacturing and supervisory experience. Competitive annual salary ranges from $70,000 to $93,000 depending on qualifications.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Meaningful compensation & benefits

Community contribution opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Proficient with ERP solutions, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of Production Coordinators.
• Recommend changes to manufacturing processes.
• Conduct KPI reviews and tracking of SAP metrics.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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?

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter….

• Work with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review and monitor the work of supervised staff to maintain operational efficiency.
• Oversee the daily activities of Production Coordinators, providing guidance and support and support training to end users.
• Direct the planning and scheduling of daily department operations to maximize the use of personnel.
• Recommend changes to manufacturing processes to maintain operation efficiency, minimize waste, improve efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
• Lead communication programs within your team, including shift pass-downs, feedback exchanges with the shop floor, and coordination with finance.
• Serve as a key liaison across multiple departments, effectively communicating and collaborating with all levels of management, including operations, production, accounting, and supervisory teams, to ensure alignment and seamless workflow integration.
• Ensure timely review and closure of process orders by running various reports through SAP.
• Monitor and ensure correct system goods issue (GI) and documentation of ingredients and raw materials.
• Ensure correct system goods receipt (GR) and documentation of output materials.
• Work with stakeholders to track down and rectify entry errors.
• Ensure packaging and other non-batch managed materials are correctly backflushed through each process order.
• Conduct post-processing of faulty goods movements (backflush errors) and communicate errors to logistics.
• Ensure all movements are confirmed, corrected, and balanced before closing appropriate process orders.
• Collaborate with the shop floor to ensure efficient and accurate warehouse tasks and material movements. This includes validating SAP transactions, reconciling Production Supply Areas (PSA), and conducting regular inter-sift validations of SAP transactions.
• Lead communication programs within your team, including shift pass-downs, feedback exchanges with the shop floor, and coordination with finance.
• Direct the planning and scheduling of daily department operations to maximize the use of personnel.
• Recommend changes to manufacturing processes to maintain operation efficiency, minimize waste, improve efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
• Maintain time and production records as required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to meet performance objectives.
• Support all manufacturing process areas including Production and Scale Fusion along with
• Support in-depth system and process knowledge transfer and training for production based on curriculum provided by Production Operations and divisional training teams.
• Update in-plant training documentation for SAP manufacturing processes.
• Support Plant Operational Master Data Management (OMDM) and keep it up to date.
• Process and documentation change request support and management reporting of operations metrics.
• Conduct KPI reviews, tracking, and reporting of SAP metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to meet performance objectives.
  
  
  

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

• A minimum of three years of supervisor level experience in a food manufacturing/packaging environment.
• A minimum of an Associate’s degree in Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and Proficient with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, SAP preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications; along with Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong team player and leader with ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting ability up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
  
  
  

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

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products\
  
  
  

Salary Range: $70,000-$93,000 annually depending on skillset and experience

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.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com 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.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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