Production, Supervisor Jobs

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview Of The Role

This position is responsible for the supervision of plant operations in the production area and personnel in order to produce quality dairy (cheese) products in an efficient, safe and cost-effective manner. Production Supervisor will be required to be available for all shifts.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Manages the Food Safety Program.
• Ensures the Company’s quality and sanitation standards are met through close liaison with Quality Services, full participation in the HACCP and Environment programs, as well as frequent review and implementation of Company and Government Policies.
• Communicates with the Maintenance Department to maximize machine efficiencies and monitor equipment performance.
• Administers the Collective Agreement and maintains effective internal and external working relationships; and
• Develops and fosters strong and effective functional and cross-functional teams that effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement.
• Effectively uses daily production information to track costs, measure trends, and communicate results, positively re-enforce success, and initiate corrective action when appropriate.
• Supervision, evaluation, motivation, and training of personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently, effectively, and safely.
• Other duties as required.
• Schedules equipment and personnel to ensure production requirements are met on a timely basis.
• Ensures that safe conditions always exist within the work environment; will take appropriate action to protect the health and safety of employees.
• Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to production personnel.
• Ensures the efficient and effective use of manpower, equipment, and material resources.
• Administers environmental policies and ensures regulations are followed.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Must be available to work shift work, holidays, and weekends, being on call.
• Working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of dairy operations with particular emphasis on processing and sanitation.
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure.
• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, or other related education/experience would be an asset.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated analytical organizational skills.
• Proficiency and dependability in current position; and
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Dairy or Food manufacturing environment.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Competitive salaries
• Group RRSP
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Health and wellness program in the workplace

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

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