Manager – Production

Manager – Production

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a related field, with 7-10 years relevant production operations, dairy experience preferred
• 5 to 6 years of Supervisory/Management experience
• Specific courses/accreditation in and experience with Ontario employment regulations
• Excellent product knowledge
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong Computer Skills (Spreadsheet)
• Attention to detail
• Multi-tasking, organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Promotes and works well in a team environment
• Adaptable to change
• Motivated individual who always thinks in a positive proactive manner
• Acceptable criminal reference check is required

Responsibilities

• Communicate and lead meetings required to achieve Operational Objectives
• Focus on customer satisfaction
• Abide by Confidentiality Agreement / Policies
• Ensure compliance with and communication of any Saputo Orangeville and/or Regulatory policies and procedures related to Health & Safety or Product Quality & Food Safety
• Complete and document physical and records verifications as outlined in the SQF Program Procedures
• Lead by example in all areas of the operation
• Ensure the appropriate resources are available to complete the Operational Objectives
• Ensure Joint Health & Safety Committee concerns are adequately addressed
• Ensure all Health & Safety incidents are properly investigated, and corrective actions are completed
• Have available the appropriate type and level of PPE and other Safety related equipment / training for all personnel, programs i.e. Lock Out – Tag Out
• Ensure the effective re-integration of any employees returning to work after short or long term leaves whether covered under WSIB or other employment-related legislation
• Continuously reinforce the importance of safety through effective communication
• Maintain all food safety fundamentals and functions to meet or exceed standards
• Communicate with Supervisors regarding updates, etc. to the SQF System
• Follow-up on all Deviations and Corrective Action Reports identified through Internal and External Programs
• Ensure equipment is always properly maintained and repaired to meet all production needs including an effective Preventative Maintenance Program
• Oversee plant security and the maintenance of the building’s integrity
• Continuously assess opportunity to improve Product Quality and Food Safety
• Perform the role of Senior Management for the Saputo Orangeville location
• Work with Senior Management to plan annual budget requirements and strategize future needs
• Manage operations within established budgets; seeking approval for variances with appropriate cost justifications
• Receive feedback from Supervisor and have open discussions
• Develop areas of Continuous Improvement and spear head the Continuous improvement initiatives
• Strive to achieve production and cost targets – communicate as necessary
• Review and maintain inventory levels and production yields to meet production standards related to volume, cost, and product quality (in terms of industry, company and regulatory standards)
• Maintain staffing and identify required resources to meet varying production demands
• Authorize staffing for all departments within the pre-approved budget guidelines and recommend staffing requirements not pre-authorized through the budgeting process
• Approve all transfers and promotions within the Plant operations
• Interview, hire, orientate, and provide ongoing training, management and development of all direct reports
• Work with Senior Management to develop and communicate Employee Performance criteria
• Ensure criteria is established and documented at the beginning of the annual review period, reviewed throughout the year, and formally evaluated/assessed in documented form at least once a year
• Ensure staff performance levels are at or above Level 3 or a corrective action plan is implemented
• Approve all potential situations of employment termination, per company policies and practices
• Challenge the supervisory team to optimize resource utilization i.e. labour, equipment
• Ensure plant resources are being effectively used by the management team to improve plant performance
• Assist in the research of new equipment in cooperation with Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist and coordinate all Production related construction initiatives
• Assist and take on other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dairy experience preferred
• Continuous improvement knowledge is an asset