Whey Production Manager
About The Position
The Whey Production Manager leads the Whey/Bi-Products Department and is accountable for its overall operation, performance, and achievement of safety, quality, production, cost, and customer-service goals. The role leads and develops supervisors, employees, and support staff; oversees production activities and scheduling; and works with Plant Management, Maintenance, Technical Services, and Quality Assurance to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and product quality. The manager develops the department’s annual budget with the Plant Manager, monitors costs, coordinates maintenance and capital projects, and ensures customer expectations for product quality, performance, cost, and timely shipment are met. The role also promotes safe work practices and compliance with GMPs, sanitation, food safety, quality, environmental, and company policies and procedures. It includes maintaining required production and other records, supporting employee management and development, and representing Saputo professionally. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to mechanical equipment, electrical hazards, wet or humid conditions, elevated work areas, airborne particles, chemicals, outdoor weather, and temperature extremes. The noise level is typically moderate. The role involves regular handling or operation of equipment and materials; frequent standing, walking, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field from a four-year college or university; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- At least five years of related experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Experience leading and developing supervisors and employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to plan, assign, and direct work; coach employees; address concerns; and resolve workplace issues.
- Experience supporting interviewing, hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
- Ability to read and interpret business, technical, professional, and regulatory information.
- Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
- Ability to present information and communicate effectively with employees, management, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including defining problems, collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, and developing effective solutions.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including percentages, ratios, proportions, probability, and statistical principles, to practical situations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related business applications.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing and project software.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the Whey/Bi-Products Department.
- Lead, coach, and develop Whey Supervisors, employees, and support staff.
- Develop, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and product quality with Plant Management, Maintenance, Technical Services, and Quality Assurance.
- Coordinate with Maintenance to plan and implement capital projects and maintenance activities.
- Ensure customer expectations are met for product quality, performance, cost, and timely shipment.
- Develop the annual departmental budget with the Plant Manager and monitor costs against budget objectives.
- Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules.
- Promote and enforce safety programs, policies, and procedures to help prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- Ensure compliance with GMPs, sanitation requirements, food safety standards, and quality procedures.
- Lead troubleshooting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives through team collaboration and on-the-floor leadership.
- Complete and maintain required production, quality, sanitation, scheduling, accident, and investigation documentation.
- Administer and enforce company policies and procedures in partnership with Human Resources.
- Coach and counsel employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain an approachable and accessible leadership presence for employees.
- Maintain safe and quality-conscious work practices and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Support Saputo’s vision and goals while considering employees, customers, and patrons.
- Maintain professionalism and positively represent Saputo.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
- Ensure compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety guidelines to support safe, high-quality food production.
- Support Saputo’s environmental commitments by following environmental policies and procedures and reporting potential environmental hazards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
