Supervisor, Production (2nd Shift)

Saputo, Inc.; Reedsburg (WI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a skilled supervisor to lead the whey department, coaching staff and planning daily plant operations to hit quality and throughput targets.

You will train hourly workers, enforce safety and sanitation standards, and drive continuous improvement in procedures to reduce waste and costs. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; some college credits or continuing education desired.
• 2–5 years of progressively responsible manufacturing or agriculture experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and people-development abilities.
• Continuing education annually, Wisconsin Pasteurization Certification within 1 year.
• HACCP Certification within 1 year.
• Sanitation chemical certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whey department employees and provide effective leadership.
• Plan and schedule daily whey plant operations for quality and output.
• Communicate and interact effectively with plant employees.
• Recommend changes to procedures to meet specs, reduce waste, cut costs.
• Train hourly employees in equipment operation and procedures.
• Promote safety programs to reduce incidents and near-misses.
• Promote food safety programs to ensure first-pass quality.
• Maintain time and production records as required.
• Direct production to ensure on-time delivery at lowest cost.
• Collaborate with management to uphold Saputo values.
• Ensure procedures maximize production efficiency and quality.
• Oversee policy enforcement and assist as needed.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary atmosphere with regard for food safety and environment.
• Understand Raw Whey Receiving, Lot code generation and ERP transfers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Team motivation

People development

Continuing education

Education

High School Diploma

Some college credits or continuing education

Wisconsin Pasteurization Certification/License

HACCP Certification

Sanitation chemical certification

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

• Supervise and coach whey department employees to meet performance objectives by providing effective and strong leadership.
• Plan and schedule daily operation of the whey plant to maximize the efficient and effective use of personnel and equipment in producing the desired quality and quantity of products.
• Communicate and interact effectively with all plant employees.
• Recommend changes to manufacturing procedures when necessary to maintain product specifications, minimize waste, improve efficiencies, and reduce operating costs.
• Responsible for training of hourly employees in equipment operation, manufacturing procedures, shipping and receiving, sanitation, product loss prevention.
• Responsible for training of hourly employees in equipment operation, manufacturing procedures, shipping and receiving, sanitation, product loss prevention.
• Promote safety programs and policies to reduce the number of safety incidents and near-misses.
• Promote food safety programs and policies in to ensure first pass quality.
• Maintains time and production records as required.
• Directs and supervises production employees to ensure on-time production and delivery of quality products at the lowest possible cost consistent with objectives to achieve operational excellence.
• Team with plant management to support a culture that is consistent with our company values and beliefs.
• Provides supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities.
• Ensures proper procedures are in place and are being followed to maximize production efficiency and quality of product.
• Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Assist other personnel as needed and will perform other duties essential to the department as requested by the production manager or plant manager.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for food safety and environmental impacts.
• Understand and monitor Raw Whey Receiving, Lot code generation warehouse transfers and receiving in our L/N ERP system.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• High School Diploma (Some college credits or continuing education desired).
• 2-5 years progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing, farming or agriculture environment preferred.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop employees.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Required to take continuing education annually.
• Obtain or possess a Wisconsin Pasteurization Certification/License within 1 year.
• Obtain or possess a HACCP Certification within 1 year.
• Sanitation chemical certification within 1 year.

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: $71,805 to $89,755 “Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, educations, skills 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.

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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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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.

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