Production Team Lead

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 is a night shift role working a 2/2/3 schedule, 5:00pm - 5:30am*

*flexibility to train on a Monday-Friday schedule on days is a must*

How you will make contributions that matter …

• Coordinate with supervisory team to assign, lead, review and monitor work to maximize productivity and prevent downtime on an assigned shift.
• Ensures team members are following standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, product quality, employee safety, as well as compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and direct equipment setup and adjustments in accordance with specifications.
• Coordinate production run schedules to ensure customer order volumes are fulfilled with minimal over-runs.
• Complete all assigned paperwork, including but not limited to, production/packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation schedules, root cause analysis, and any other documents.
• Enter production data and results in ERP (SAP).
• Support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support employee training (i.e. new hire, transfers, job, safety, etc.), complete training documents and monitor/report training progression.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Provide change-over, CIP/SIP support.
• Support internal/external audit activities.
• Consult with supervisory team to provide employee scheduling support, backfill vacancies as appropriate, and follow established employee scheduling guidelines
• Provide team member meal/rest breaks when necessary.
• Collaborate with team to coordinate activities between departments.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Promote safety programs and policies to ensure employee health and safety, reduce the number of safety incidents and near-misses.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience, skills, and qualifications …

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent.
• One to three years of equipment operator experience, preferably in dairy/food manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP and computer-based applications, SAP Preferred.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail. 
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. 
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.

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

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Physical lifting up to 50-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted.
• Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a team in support of operations.  This can either be days, swing or night shift and weekends. Workdays and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.
• Work up to 12-hours per day

Starting Rate: $29.30 with increases up