Whey Plant Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Dairy Ops

Saputo; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. seeks a dependable Whey Plant Supervisor to lead hourly staff in Wisconsin. You will supervise and coach whey department employees, plan daily production, and ensure safety and quality throughout the shift.

You’ll monitor procedures, train workers, and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs. The role requires 1–3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing or agriculture, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Motivate employees

Education

High School Diploma

Wisconsin Pasteurization Certification/License

HACCP Certification

Sanitation chemical certification

Tools

ERP system (L/N)

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. seeks a dependable Whey Plant Supervisor to lead hourly staff in Wisconsin. You will supervise and coach whey department employees, plan daily production, and ensure safety and quality throughout the shift.

You’ll monitor procedures, train workers, and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs. The role requires 1–3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing or agriculture, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to food safety.