Overview of the role:Saputo is seeking a Production Supervisor, for an existing opportunity within our organization.
Reporting to the Production Manager, this position is responsible for leading our production employees and overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure objectives are met for quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the processing and packaging of our products.
How you will make contributions that matter:- Ensures the safe, efficient and effective use of the workforce, equipment and material resources;
- Provides leadership, direction, guidance, supervision, evaluation, motivation and training of production employees.
- Schedules equipment and personnel to ensure production requirements/targets are met on a timely basis;
- Effectively uses operational data daily to measure and communicate trends; reinforces positive results and initiates corrective actions as appropriate;
- Prepares effective written communication including work procedures and notices to progress reports for senior management;
- Ensures that both Company and Governmental quality, sanitation and environmental standards are met through close liaison with Quality Assurance and Technical Services Department, as well as frequent review and implementation of such Policies;
- Liaises with the Maintenance Department to minimize downtime and ensure product safety and quality;
- Ensures safe conditions at all times; takes appropriate action to protect the health and safety of employees;
- Reviews and maintains inventories, monitors daily sales projections, ensuring adequate stock of all products;
- Responsible for personnel management including recruitment, performance and disciplinary, time and attendance and labour planning;
- Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.'s quality standards;
- Builds and maintains effective internal and external relationships;
- Other duties as required
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:- Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or other related education/experience;
- Minimum of 3 years' progressive experience in Dairy or Food manufacturing environment;
- Thorough knowledge of Dairy operations with emphasis on processing and sanitation;
- Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in a unionized environment;
- Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure;
- Strong team orientation and proven leadership skills; Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) analytical and organization skills;
- Available to work on a monthly rotating shift (day and afternoon shifts);
*Please note that 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.
We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering: - Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
- Group retirement plan with employer contribution
- Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
- Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
- Paid Parental Leave program
- Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
- Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
- Training and development programs
- Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
- Organized activities for employees and their families
- Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
Shift: Day Shift 6:00am to 4:30pm, Flexible Days - 4-days per week, 10-hour shiftsSalary: $80,130 to $105,170*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training. 
