Aseptic Production Lead PM

Saputo Inc. • Plant City, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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, Saputo values contributions that matter and strives to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. The Production Leadperson provides lead support and is responsible for employee safety and productivity for production employees on designated shift. Additionally, this position is accountable for ensuring production volume is executed in a timely manner and meets/exceeds quality standards. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. The company also boasts a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or any other function, the role is integral to Saputo's success. Employees make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about their success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. Saputo's caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 59 manufacturing facilities and over 19,400 employees, Saputo operates its leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. What distinguishes Saputo is its can-do spirit and its diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.
• Physical lifting up to 50-lbs frequently throughout the shift without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provides lead support and is responsible for employee safety and productivity for production employees on designated shift.
• Accountable for ensuring production volume is executed in a timely manner and meets/exceeds quality standards.
• Coordinate with supervisory team to assign, lead, review and monitor work to maximize productivity and prevent downtime on an assigned shift.
• Ensures team members are following standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, product quality, employee safety, as well as compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and direct equipment setup and adjustments in accordance with specifications.
• Coordinate production run schedules to ensure customer order volumes are fulfilled with minimal over-runs.
• Complete all assigned paperwork, including but not limited to, production/packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation schedules, root cause analysis, and any other documents.
• Support Continuous Improvement (MOS) activities.
• Support employee training (i.e. new hire, transfers, job, safety, etc.), complete training documents and monitor/report training progression.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Provide change-over, CIP/SIP support.
• Support internal/external audit activities.
• Provide employee scheduling support, backfill vacancies as appropriate, follow established employee scheduling guidelines.
• Provide team member meal/rest breaks when necessary.
• Collaborates with team to coordinate activities between departments.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed