Vacation Relief, Supervisor

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...

The Vacation Relief Supervisor directly supervises Cheese Production and Cheese Packaging employees to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas.  This includes planning, assigning and directing work, addressing and resolving product and employee concerns.  This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review and monitor work of supervised staff to maximize productivity in the plant.  

• Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines. 

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments to machines. 

• Coordinate and communicate production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of production run assignments.  

• Evaluate and anticipate production volume adjustments, daily assignment of duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production run schedules. 

• Using ERP system, complete production data entry results and reporting to include production results, volume, OEE, planned/unplanned downtime by product type and order.  

• Complete and review production/packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation Lists, schedules, accident reports and investigations, and any other documents. 

• Coordinate and conduct employee training (i.e. job, safety, etc.) and monitor work performance. 

• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. 

• Using CI methods, analyze, identify and communicate root cause and preventive measures to proactively resolve work problems. 

• Maintains time and production records as required. 

• Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to meet performance objectives. 

• Provide supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, and performance management.  If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in grievances solutions or other contract related activities and discussions.   

• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures. Support employee progressive disciplinary action activities in partnership with Human Resources. 

• Promote safety programs and policies in order to reduce the number of safety incidents and near-misses.  

• Trains and instructs employees regarding production and equipment standards and processes.  Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees. 

• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating. 

• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

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

providing opportunities for training and development.

Pay Range $71,805-$107,705

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.