Production Supervisor - Abbotsford, Canada - Saputo Inc.

Saputo Inc.

Verified Company

Abbotsford, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.

Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.

Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How you will make contributions that matter...

Ensure the safe, efficient and effective use of manpower, equipment and material resources
Provide leadership, direction, guidance, supervision, evaluation, motivation and training of production employees
Schedule equipment and employees to meet production requirements and deadlines
Maximize product quality and yields
Take appropriate actions to ensure the health and safety of all workers under direct supervision, inform employees of safety hazards, consult with the joint committee and safety representative;
Review and maintain the appropriate inventory and stock levels
Effectively use data on a daily basis to measure and communicate trends; reinforce positive results and initiate corrective actions as appropriate
Prepare written communication including work procedures, notices, progress reports
Ensures that both Company and Governmental quality, sanitation and environmental standards are met working closely with Quality Assurance and Technical Services, ensure frequent review and successful implementation of Company and Governmental Policies
Work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime, ensure product safety and quality
Administer the collective agreement, Company policies and standards
Maintain effective internal and external business relationships and other duties as required

You are best suited for the role if you

Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in a unionized environment
Superior interpersonal and communication skills
3 years' progressive experience in a dairy or food manufacturing environment
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office), analytical and organization skills
Knowledge of Dairy operations with particular emphasis on processing, cheese making, sanitation, CIP, preferred
Postsecondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, Operations, Engineering, Management or related field would be an asset

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business.

More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal.

Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy.

Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way.

And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day