Production Manager

Saputo•Franklin, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is a key operations stakeholder for Saputo’s new 340,000-square-foot conversion facility in Franklin, Wisconsin, and will contribute to the company’s strategy to optimize its North American cheese network. The role provides leadership and direction across facility administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety, and environmental matters. Working with the Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager, the Production Manager serves as a liaison between the plant and other departments, including Distribution, Quality, and Maintenance, as well as state and federal regulatory personnel. The Production Manager directs facility manufacturing activities to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced cost-effectively while meeting customer requirements and established safety and quality standards. The position oversees operational performance, expense management, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, employee management, and audit support.

Requirements

Minimum of two 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.
Proficiency 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.
Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Ability to work as a team player and leader across multiple functions and disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
SAP experience.

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 established safety and quality standards.
Analyze plant operations and key metrics to maintain high quality and safety standards.
Manage and control expenses, 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.
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business.
Work cross-functionally with other company departments as a change agent.
Ensure products meet regulatory standards.
Assist Technical Support staff with 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.