Production Manager

Saputo Inc.•Franklin, WI

3d•$89,000 - $112,000

About The Position

The Production Manager in Franklin, Wisconsin, is a key operations stakeholder for a new 340,000-square-foot conversion facility and will contribute to Saputo’s strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. The role provides leadership and direction across plant 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 departments including Distribution, Quality, and Maintenance, as well as state and federal regulatory personnel. The position directs manufacturing operations to fulfill customer orders cost-effectively while meeting customer requirements and established safety and quality standards. It oversees expense management, continuous improvement, operational efficiency, procedures, regulatory compliance, audits, customer quality concerns, and employee management. The role also involves the typical managerial responsibilities of planning, training, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least 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.
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.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and attend to details.
Team player and leader able to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

Nice To Haves

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 costs, 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.
Cooperate 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 managerial 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.