Plant Manager I

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... Overview of the RoleSaputo Dairy Products Canada is currently looking for Plant Manager for our Orangeville, Ontario facility. With a focus on continuous improvement and safety, we’re 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.How you will make contributions that matter: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 theplant 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 Company’s 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 PoliciesProvide 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/leadership experience;
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…Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insuranceGroup retirement plan with employer contributionTelemedicine and assistance program for employees and their familiesEmployee Share Ownership Plan with an employer matchPaid Parental Leave programPaid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day offOpportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSATraining and development programsSaputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needsOrganized activities for employees and their familiesAdvantageous discounts on Saputo productsSchedule: Monday to Friday (role requires flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment) Salary: $126,510 to $166.045. Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training.All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, “Saputo”) on Saputo's web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Saputo attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times.Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence. 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 hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment;
what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.Stay in touch! Follow the hashtag #OurBestIsMadeOfYours on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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