Production Manager

• How you will make contributions that matter...
• Compliance to Saputo Food Safety policies.
• Follow all Safety Rules, Procedures and Policies.
• Follow all Good Sanitation and Housekeeping Practices.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned equipment and processes.
• Show respect and courtesy to fellow team members and their values and maintain a behavior that assists in the efficient production of our products.
• Is responsible for the quality and appearance of the product.
• Responsible for the overall production of the Whey Department.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to production and packaging personnel and supervisory team.
• Develop supervisory team skills and abilities to support the plant. Develop Cooperate with Maintenance and Engineering to coordinate and implement capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Develop yearly departmental budgets in conjunction with the Plant Manager.
• Monitor and control departmental costs in comparison with budgetary objectives.
• Organize and plan daily/weekly production schedules.
• Communicate with all employees to coordinate operations.
• Schedule the optimum amount of supervisory coverage and ensure personnel coverage to meet the labor standards determined by the product schedule and budget.
• Provide supervisory coverage on different shifts as needed.
• Monitor and oversee the quality of the finished product by maintaining the equipment and facility in a sanitary condition.
• Follow all established GSPs, and GHPs.
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices “GMPs”, HACCP and company quality standards to insure the quality and appearance of the product.
• Establish and maintain for Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned equipment and processes.
• Communicate daily with the Plant Manager through oral conversations and written communications.
• Identify equipment and machine problems and correct these problems by preparing and submitting the necessary maintenance work orders to reduce downtime.
• Trouble-shoot and lead problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement.
• Administer company policies and procedures with the assistance of the HR Department to maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Coach, counsel and discipline employees when appropriate in accordance with Saputo’s policies and work rules.
• Provide departmental safety training and enforce safe working practices at all times. Document and investigate every accident and injury within the department(s).
• Promote safety programs and policies in order to reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the department(s).
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of applicants for vacant positions within the department(s).
• May supervise an additional production line or perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Must be able to appropriately handle and use cleaning chemicals. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of work area and Master Sanitation Schedules.

• BS in Food Science, Microbiology, Operations, Business, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years' technical dairy manufacturing and sanitation experience
• Minimum 2 years of whey experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in leadership management of a workforce, including direct reports (such as supervisors)
• Prior manager or interim production manager or people management roles is a plus
• Strong organizational, team building & communication skills
• Strong project management skills & strategic follow-up approach
• Soft skills proficiency (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, SAP (is a plus))

• 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

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