Distribution Supervisor

About the role

Saputo brings 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise union staff working within the cooler department.
• Manage and direct lead specialist in daily shipping tasks.
• Maintain daily shipping schedule.
• Verify proper items and lot codes shipped.
• Ensure an efficient shipping schedule.
• Verify and audit daily time schedules and clock punches using Kronos.
• Schedule manpower as needed for daily shipping on all shifts.
• Prepare a weekly schedule.
• Organize and maintain all equipment associated with shipping and receiving.
• Assign tasks as needed for basic maintenance of equipment.
• Prepare and follow up on work orders as needed.
• Assist in inventory procedures. Count and recount product as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate within the plant including Maintenance, Quality Control and R&D, Parts, Shipping, Warehousing, Condensing/Drying, Clean up and Office.
• Organize and utilize materials, machinery and personnel for greatest efficiency while developing personnel to the maximum extent of their ability, while maintaining morale.
• Carry out corporate GMP’s, personnel and safety policies while maintaining correct discipline with in the plant.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in safe and proper condition by the maintenance department by notifying them of problems.
• Make management aware of changes to procedures that would result in better quality and performance of the entire operation.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 5 years logistics experience.
• A high school diploma with two years of higher education. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Manufacturing environment with frequent presence on the plant floor.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and access production and mechanical areas.
• Exposure to typical plant conditions including noise, temperature variation, and moving equipment.
• Flexibility to support non-standard hours during critical project phases (e.g., shutdowns, startups).

Pay

$66,435.00 - $99,655.00 in the USA