Production Supervisor

Saputo Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Supervisory role in our plant operations to lead staff, enforce GMPs, and optimize production efficiency. The position emphasizes safety, training, and cross-department collaboration to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of supervisory experience in food packaging, strong communication skills, and the ability to work weekends. Join a top‑10 global dairy processor focused on quality and community impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills in English.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor supervised staff to maximize plant productivity.
• Ensure procedures for production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Inspect products against specifications and adjust machines.
• Coordinate production schedules and estimate worker hour needs.
• Maintain production records and paperwork.
• Train employees and monitor performance.
• Suggest improvements to methods and equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisors across departments.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and disciplinary action.
• Promote safety programs and enforce sanitation policies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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?

How you will make contributions that matter…

• Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review and monitor work of supervised
• staff to maximize productivity in the plant.
• Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee
• safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments to machines.
• Coordinates production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of production run
• Evaluates needs in production for daily assignment of duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Complete all assigned paperwork, including but not limited to, production/packaging records, master cleaning Sanitation lists, schedules, accident reports and investigations, and any other documents.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training (i.e. job, safety, etc.) and monitor work performance.
• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records as required.
• Collaborates with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Provides supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention,
• feedback, disciplinary action and performance management.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures. Support employee progressive disciplinary action
• activities in partnership with manager and HR.
• Promote safety programs and policies to prevent unsafe acts, injuries and near-misses.
• Train and instruct employees regarding production and equipment standards and processes. Oversees instruction,
• implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, training, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• High school diploma or general education certificate equivalent.
• Associate degree in Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on deficiencies.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, in English.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the 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 define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.

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: $66,435 -$83,045

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

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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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