Working Supervisor

Saputo Inc.; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Operator to sustain high GMP standards in a 24/7 dairy processing environment in Connecticut. You will oversee cleaning, changeovers, and equipment operation while ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will train new hires, review SOPs, support CI initiatives, and collaborate across teams to meet OEE targets while upholding safety policies and Saputo values.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong technical skills with equipment controls and touch panels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications; SAP preferred.
• Ability to follow Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures; report deficiencies.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Team player and leader capable of cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to lead and develop a team; cost containment and continuous improvement awareness.
• Shift flexibility for a 24/7 facility with days, swing, or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain housekeeping and GMP standards in processing and filling areas.
• Clean Fillers and related equipment via CIP and manual exterior cleaning.
• Ensure product batches meet quality specs and regulatory/customer requirements; verify packaging integrity and coding.
• Oversee department operations to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Verify all production documentation is complete and accurate.
• Perform root cause analysis and apply preventive measures; use CI techniques.
• Assist and communicate to keep lines running to meet OEE targets.
• Provide new hire operator training and document outcomes.
• Review SOPs and ensure they are up to date and followed.
• Review rework inventory and communicate findings to Supervisor.
• Promote safety programs and policies to reduce incidents and near-misses.
• Train staff on production standards and processes; ensure compliance.
• Comply with federal, state, and local dairy regulations; uphold Saputo values and ethics.
• Collaborate across teams to maintain production flow and safety.

Skills

Problem solving

GMP knowledge

Safety leadership

Math skills

SAP knowledge

MS Office

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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?

Job Summary:

• Ensure housekeeping and GMP’s are at the highest level in the processing and filling areas.
• Ensure the cleaning of the Fillers and related equipment, i.e. tanks and lines are cleaned both through CIP and manual exterior cleaning meet established standards.
• Ensure product batch meets quality specifications and is homogenized and processed in a manner, which meets the scrutiny of regulatory and customer specifications. Also ensure that the finished package meets all plant and customer requirements pertaining to container integrity and coding. Complete GMP inspections.
• Ensure operations by department run at a high level of efficiency, overseeing changeovers, providing guidance and technical assistance as necessary to minimize downtime.
• Verify all production documentation is complete and accurate.
• Perform root cause analysis for establish preventive measure for downtime. Apply CI techniques and methodology.
• Assist & communicate to ensure all lines are running at standard to meet OEE expectations.
• Provide new hire operator training support. Document training and training follow-up.
• Review SOP’s and Procedures to ensure they are up to date and being followed.
• Review rework inventory as needed and communicate findings to Supervisor.
• Promote safety programs and policies in order to reduce the number of safety incidents and near-misses.
• Trains and instructs employees regarding production and equipment standards and processes.
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Other duties as required by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2-years’ experience in a food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing 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.
• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications, SAP preferred.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on deficiencies.
• 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 understand cost containment and continuous improvement principles.
• Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a team on a 3-shift, 24/7 operation to support manufacturing. This can either be days, swing or night shift and weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.
• 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.
• Noise >85Db with hearing protection.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Physical lifting up to 40-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted and lift 50+ lbs with assistance.

Good visual acuity to include the ability to see and differentiate color.

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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EEO

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