Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Saputo, Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Employee stock options

Paid time off

VTO program

Smoke-free campus

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Franklin, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility to optimize Saputo’s North American cheese network.

The role directly supervises production employees to maximize plant productivity, planning, assigning, and directing work while upholding safety and regulatory guidelines. You will collaborate with plant management to align production schedules, monitor OEE and downtime, complete data entry in our ERP system, and drive

Qualifications

• One to three years supervisory experience in a food packaging environment.
• 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.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Proficient with ERP solutions; SAP preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Team player and leader with cross-functional collaboration ability.
• Ability to understand cost containment and basic budgeting.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Demonstrates professionalism and Saputo representation.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of production employees to maximize productivity.
• Ensure procedures for production efficiency, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Inspect products and direct machine setup and adjustments.
• Coordinate and communicate production schedules; estimate worker hours.
• Adjust work procedures to meet run schedules and volume changes.
• Use ERP to enter data and report production results and downtime.
• Maintain production/packaging records and inspections.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training and performance monitoring.
• Recommend improvements to methods, equipment, and product quality.
• Apply CI methods to identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Maintain time and production records; cross-function collaboration.
• Manage scheduling and daily activities; support disciplinary actions as needed.
• Promote safety programs and Saputo policies; ensure policy adherence.
• Lead and coach a team; drive engagement and retention.
• Support collective bargaining if applicable; participate in related discussions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations management degree

Problem solving

GMP familiarity

Safety policies

ERP SAP

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization skills

Team leadership

Cost containment

Flexible hours

Professionalism

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Job description

About the Company

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.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor in Franklin WI will be a key 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. The Production Supervisor directly supervises production employees to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas. This includes planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing, and resolving product and employee concerns. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Work 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.


• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments to machines.


• Coordinate and communicate production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of production run assignments.


• Evaluate and anticipate production volume adjustments, daily assignment of duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production run schedules.


• Using ERP system, complete production data entry results and reporting to include production results, volume, OEE, planned/unplanned downtime by product type and order.


• Complete and review 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.


• Using CI methods, analyze, identify, and communicate root cause and preventive measures to proactively resolve work problems.


• Maintains time and production records as required.


• Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to meet performance objectives.


• Provide supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, and performance management.


• If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in grievances solutions or other contract related activities and discussions.


• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.


• Support employee progressive disciplinary action activities in partnership with Human Resources.


• Promote safety programs and policies to reduce the number of safety incidents and near-misses.


• Trains and instructs 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, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.


• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.


• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• One to three years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment preferred.


• 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.


• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.


• Proficient with ERP solutions, SAP preferred.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.


• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.


• Have good organizational skills with ability to prioritize and pay attention to the details.


• 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.


• Demonstrates professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.


• Ability to work in 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 up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.

Benefits

• 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

$73,000-$93,000

Contact Information

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EEO Statement

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.

California Applicant Privacy Notice (CCPA)

To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).

About Our Culture

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.