Job Description

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?

This position is responsible for coordinating Process Improvement initiatives across the manufacturing plant by utilizing continuous improvement tools and methods. The role will take responsibility for coaching, training, communications, base lining, identifying and transferring best practices to others. This position will also supervise plant sanitation programs and activities to ensure the highest quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, drive and perform operational analysis of processes;
• Identify and leverage best practices to achieve maximum results to eliminate waste/cost of poor performance and deliver sustainable and repeatable change;
• Track, Measure and Report OEE trend data;
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) with others to drive corrective action plan and prevention;
• Coach and champion functions to identify and implement opportunities to improve operational effectiveness;
• Identify through analysis, champion and facilitate efficiency and waste minimization projects and initiatives;
• Plan, develop and coordinate training in Process Improvement methodology;
• Provide CI/technical direction/guidance/training to team members;
• Share best practices within the facility and other locations;
• Inspects products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
• Supervises and instructs production team members in sanitary and pest-control procedures.
• Supervise and lead cleaning of equipment and work areas as defined by the COP/CIP/SIP schedules. Perform post-COP/CIP/SIP inspections.
• Implement and revise all plant master sanitation schedules in accordance with State, Federal Regulations and Company policies.
• Performs inspections of equipment and facility for unsanitary practices and conditions. Reports and communicate variances and corrective action plans.
• Monitor HACCP as outlined in the IDFA product safety system and ensure that sanitation activities regarding HACCP are performed and documented consistently.
• Ensure that pest control is effective and meets all internal and external requirements.
• Develops reports regarding regular plant and equipment inspections, areas of concern, and corrective action plans to actively resolve deficiencies.
• Actively apply the production run and sanitation schedules and estimates hour requirements for completion of clean-up and sanitation times. Effective coordination with production to ensure COP/CIP and SIP activities are planned and complete.
• Audit and retain all sanitation and pest control records. Follow record keeping guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Competitive wages with incentive potential.
• Full range of group benefits and time-off.
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution and ESOP.
• Continuous development with growth opportunities.
• Saputo fully supports employment equity. We strive to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Salary Range: $76,030 to $92,270

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, 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.

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