Supervisor, Packaging - Tavistock, Canada - Saputo Inc.

Saputo Inc.

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Tavistock, Canada

2 weeks 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.

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Packaging, this position is responsible for leading and directing the Packaging Department in order to package quality cheese products in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.

The position reports to the Packaging Manager.

How you will make contributions that matter:

Translate packaging requirements into daily work schedule and direct staff in various departments in the execution of the work in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements
Liaise with other internal departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality Assurance) to solve packaging related problems
Perform annual performance evaluations, monitor attendance, and address performance issues
Promote the plant's safety programs and policies in order to reduce employee accidents and injuries by providing safety training and enforcing safety practices at all times
Establishes a teambased work environment where continuous improvement initiatives, department performance and personal achievement are promoted and rewarded
Ensures KPI targets are achieved including safety, quality, efficiencies, cost, and health and safety
Maximize profitability of the packaging department through efficient use of raw materials, productive use of available labour and control of overhead costs
Ensure the packaging of a quality product while maintaining a safe and motivated workforce;
Provide leadership, direction, guidance and support to supervisory team and plant personnel. Develop positive, motivating, and efficient communication with all employees
Maintain a positive employee environment through consistent practices and leadership in areas such as employee development, safety and training
Troubleshoot and lead problemsolving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and onthefloor leadership to effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement;
Ensure the Company's quality and sanitation standards are met through close liaison with Quality Assurance and full participation in the HACCP program
Schedules production and employees to ensure packaging requirements are met on a timely basis
Effectively uses operational data on a daily basis to measure and communicate trends; reinforces positive results and initiates corrective actions as appropriate
Perform annual performance evaluations, monitor attendance, and address performance issues

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Management, Food Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience in food manufacturing or packaging, preferably dairy manufacturing
Experience in successfully leading, coaching, motivating and developing a team in a "hands on" environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated analytical organizational skills
Must be selfmotivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills, professional attitude and the ability to interact with various individuals
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

Competitive salaries
Advantageous corporate agreements
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Purchase option of company stocks
Group RRSP
Health and wellness program in the workplace
Assistance program for employees and their families
Saputo products at a discounted price

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 value