Production Manager

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.

About the role

The Production Manager in Franklin, WI is a key operations stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility and will play an integral part of Saputo’s strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. In this role, you provide leadership and direction to the plant in areas of responsibility that include administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety, and environmental. Working with the Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager, the Production Manager is the liaison between the plant and other departments including Distribution, Quality, Maintenance, and State and Federal Regulatory Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall activities of the manufacturing facility to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost to meet the customer’s requirements while maintaining established safety and quality standards.
• Analyzes plant operations and key metrics to ensure that the facility maintains high quality and safety standards to continue to maintain our leadership position in the industry.
• Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, labor, and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
• Analyze downtime through effective root cause analysis to continuously improve operational efficiencies and processes.
• Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business.
• Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company.
• Ensures products meet regulatory standards.
• Assists Technical Support staff on resolution of customer complaints and issues of product quality.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, training, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management.
• Supports internal/external audits.
• All other responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• A proficient understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Working knowledge of OSHA GISO’s and Workers Compensation claim management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications; SAP experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize tasks and pay attention to details.
• Team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• EAP, 401k, and employee stock options.
• Paid time off.
• Employee recognition and incentive programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.
• Work on a smoke-free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness-focused lifestyle.

Pay

Salary range: $89,000 - $112,000 annually.