Plant Manager

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

How you will make contributions that matter...

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is currently looking for Plant Manager for our Orangeville facility.

With a focus on continuous improvement and safety were looking for someone who will work in collaboration with all Departments and suppliers to optimize safety quality line efficiencies and equipment reliability to effectively meet the production plan.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (role requires flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment)

Salary: $120415 to 158050. Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience education skills and training.

• Work closely with safety environmental affairs continuous improvement human resources strategic business development to ensure compliance with programs and support initiatives;
• Ensure key performance indicators are communicated and achieved while driving quality efficiency and cost;
• Provide direction to the plant leadership team ensuring priorities are aligned and a positive productive team environment is nurtured;
• Foster continuous improvement activities reduction of equipment downtime/change overs capacity planning waste/scrap reduction master cheesemaker initiatives and cost control;
• Ensure the Companys quality and sanitation standards are met through close liaison with Quality Services full participating in the HACCP and BRC programs as well as frequent review and implementation of Company and Government Policies
• Provide support to maintain and improve all process/packaging technologies including capital projects and building maintenance within operating budget;
• Work in collaboration with the Plant Accountant to ensure all financial reports are accurately presented in a timely manner and inventory counts/cycles are performed discrepancies investigated and inventory systems maintained;
• Communicate regularly with Planning and Warehousing to optimize plant performance and resolve issues collaboratively;
• Assist with resolving significant maintenance problems provide direction to Maintenance team members; progress toward eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses.

You are best suited for the role if you

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years operational management experience in a related field;
• Exceptional leadership interpersonal and communication skills coach employees to take decisions improve their current tasks;
• Engage ownership throughout the teams: focused on employees development and career growth;
• Act as a change agent: focus on continuous improvement to bring forward-thinking ideas and takes decision to improve our current processes;
• Engage employees to make their own decision with a strong focus on safety;
• Solid financial acumen with a strength in analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs;
• Team oriented family driven and ability to engage people.

• SAP experience an asset;
• Open to relocation to work in our facilities across Canada;
• Bilingualism (French and English an asset).

We support and care for our employees by providing them with

• 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

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations up to the point of undue hardship are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.