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Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for leading our Production team to always strive to achieve excellence in the areas of Employee Health and Safety, Product Quality and Food Safety. The Production Manager is responsible for managing all departments (Cheesemaking, Packaging and Shipping and Receiving) and promoting positive employee relationships and foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter.

Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Shift. Available to support after hours as needed

Salary: $104,465 - 130,330*

*NOTE: Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

Vacation upon hireGenerous and complete benefit coverage with group insuranceGroup retirement plan with employer contributionTelemedicine and assistance program for employees and their familiesEmployee Share Ownership Plan with an employer matchPaid Parental Leave programPaid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day offOpportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSATraining and development programsSaputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needsOrganized activities for employees and their families  Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

In every aspect of the Production Manager’s responsibilities the following Operational Objectives are paramount:Employee Health and SafetyProduct Quality and Food SafetyProductivityCommunicate and lead meetings required to achieve Operational ObjectivesFocus on customer satisfactionAbide by Confidentiality Agreement / PoliciesEnsure compliance with and communication of any Saputo Orangeville and/or Regulatory policies and procedures related to Health & Safety or Product Quality & Food SafetyComplete and document physical and records verifications as outlined in the SQF Program ProceduresLead by example in all areas of the operationEnsure the appropriate resources are available to complete the Operational Objectives

Health and Safety:

Ensure Joint Health & Safety Committee concerns are adequately addressedEnsure all Health & Safety incidents are properly investigated, and corrective actions are completedHave available the appropriate type and level of PPE and other Safety related equipment / training for all personnel, programs i.e. Lock Out – Tag OutEnsure the effective re-integration of any employees returning to work after short or long term leaves whether covered under WSIB or other employment-related legislationContinuously reinforce the importance of safety through effective communication

Product Quality and Food Safety:

Maintain all food safety fundamentals and functions to meet or exceed standardsCommunicate with Supervisors regarding updates, etc. to the SQF SystemFollow-up on all Deviations and Corrective Action Reports identified through Internal and External ProgramsEnsure equipment is always properly maintained and repaired to meet all production needs including an effective Preventative Maintenance ProgramOversee plant security and the maintenance of the building’s integrityContinuously assess opportunity to improve Product Quality and Food SafetyIn the event of absence of the Saputo Orangeville Personnel, refer to the Emergency Contact List (SQF Team) to identify the designated back-up personnel

Plant Operations / Management:

Perform the role of Senior Management for the Saputo Orangeville locationWork with Senior Management to plan annual budget requirements and strategize future needsManage operations within established budgets; seeking approval for variances with appropriate cost justificationsReceive feedback from Supervisor and have open discussionsDevelop areas of Continuous Improvement and spear head the Continuous improvement initiativesStrive to achieve production and cost targets – communicate as necessaryReview and maintain inventory levels and production yields to meet production standards related to volume, cost, and product quality (in terms of industry, company and regulatory standards)Maintain staffing and identify required resources to meet varying production demandsAuthorize staffing for all departments within the pre-approved budget guidelines and recommend staffing requirements not pre-authorized through the budgeting processApprove all transfers and promotions within the Plant operationsInterview, hire, orientate, and provide ongoing training, management and development of all direct reportsWork with Senior Management to develop and communicate Employee Performance criteriaEnsure criteria is established and documented at the beginning of the annual review period, reviewed throughout the year, and formally evaluated/assessed in documented form at least once a yearEnsure staff performance levels are at or above Level 3 or a corrective action plan is implementedApprove all potential situations of employment termination, per company policies and practicesChallenge the supervisory team to optimize resource utilization i.e. labour, equipmentEnsure plant resources are being effectively used by the management team to improve plant performance

Projects and other Responsibilities:

Assist in the research of new equipment in cooperation with Maintenance Supervisor.Assist and coordinate all Production related construction initiativesAssist and take on other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

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

Post-secondary education in a related field, with 7-10 years relevant production operations, dairy experience preferred5 to 6 years of Supervisory/Management experienceSpecific courses/accreditation in and experience with Ontario employment regulationsExcellent product knowledgeStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong Computer Skills (Spreadsheet)Attention to detailMulti-tasking, organizational skillsTime management skillsPromotes and works well in a team environmentAdaptable to changeMotivated individual who always thinks in a positive proactive mannerAcceptable criminal reference check is requiredContinuous improvement knowledge is an asset

Please Note: The duties, skills, and requirements contained in the posting are common to the role and do not represent an exhaustive list of tasks and duties. Therefore, some of the items may be subject to change based on needs of the business and job function.

​Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, 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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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.