Production Manager

Saputo Inc.•Franklin, WI

11d•$89,000 - $112,000

About The Position

The Production Manager provides leadership and direction for plant functions including administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety, and environmental matters. Working with the Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager, this role serves as a liaison between the plant and Distribution, Quality, Maintenance, and state and federal regulatory personnel. The role directs manufacturing facility activities to fulfill customer orders at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer requirements and established safety and quality standards. It analyzes operations and key metrics, manages expenses and cost controls, uses continuous improvement and root-cause analysis to improve efficiency, and ensures standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements are maintained. The Production Manager also supports customer-complaint resolution, audits, cross-functional change initiatives, and employee management and development. The position offers a salary range of $89,000–$112,000 annually. Saputo describes its employee benefits and support programs as including insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, recognition and incentive programs, community involvement opportunities, and a smoke-free campus.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and lead others through change.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and attend to details.
Ability to work as a team player and leader across multiple functions and disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct overall manufacturing facility activities to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer requirements and safety and quality standards.
Analyze plant operations and key metrics to maintain high quality and safety standards.
Manage expenses and costs, including shrink, labor, and overhead, using Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
Analyze downtime through root-cause analysis to improve operational efficiency and processes.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all aspects of the business.
Work cross-functionally as a change agent with departments across the Company.
Ensure products meet regulatory standards.
Assist Technical Support staff in resolving customer complaints and product-quality issues.
Plan, train, evaluate, organize, integrate, and delegate as part of management responsibilities.
Manage employees directly or through supervisors, including selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management.
Support internal and external audits.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.