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Production Manager

Saputo · Franklin, WI

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Level
Manager
Team
Production
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
25 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at Saputo (food & beverage) in Franklin, WI. In this role, you provide leadership and direction to the plant in areas of responsibility that include administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety and environmental.

They ask for
degree preferred
Tools it names
Root cause, SAP, EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 11 other live production postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $109k–$174k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 50%
  • Lean 42%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 33%
  • ✓ Root cause 33%
  • FDA / GMP 25%
  • Union environment 25%

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At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Saputo

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Saputo in Franklin

3 other open roles at this site.

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requirements

while maintaining established safety and quality standards.

  • ✓Analyzes plant operations and key metrics to ensure that the facility maintains high quality and safety standards to continue to maintain our leadership position in the industry.
  • ✓Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
  • ✓Analyze downtime through effective root cause analysis to continuously improve operational efficiencies and processes.
  • ✓Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business.
  • ✓Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company.
  • ✓Ensures products meet regulatory standards.
  • ✓Assists Technical Support staff on resolution of customer complaints and issues of product quality.
  • ✓Engages in the typical

responsibilities

of a manager requiring planning, training, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.

  • ◆Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
  • ◆Supports internal/external audits.
  • ◆All other

responsibilities

assign by supervisor.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experiences, Skills, and

Qualifications

  • ✓a bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of (2)-years of supervisory experience.
  • ✓experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • ✓a proficient understanding of budgeting and cost control.
  • ✓familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • ✓working knowledge of OSHA GISO’s and Workers Compensation claim management.
  • ✓proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications, having SAP experience is a plus.
  • ✓demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication skills.
  • ✓can adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
  • ✓can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • ✓highly organized with ability to prioritize tasks and pay attention to the details.
  • ✓team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With…

  • ✓Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off.
  • ✓Employee recognition and incentive programs.
  • ✓Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.
  • ✓Work on a smoke free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness focused lifestyle.

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.

Accessibility

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

EEO

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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?

The Production Manager in Franklin WI is a key operations stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility and will play an integral part of Saputo’s strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and are proud to be expanding our footprint in this area.

In this role, you provide leadership and direction to the plant in areas of responsibility that include administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety and environmental. Working with the Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager, the Production Manager is the liaison between the plant and other departments including Distribution, Quality, Maintenance and State and Federal Regulatory Personnel.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

  • •Directs the overall activities of the manufacturing facility to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost to meet the customer’s

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