Plant Operations Manager

1 week ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Operations Manager to join our team at SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Franklin, WI. As a key leader, you will play a critical role in the success of our 340,000 square foot conversion facility and contribute to our strategy to optimize our cheese network in North America.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership to the plant in all areas of responsibility, including receiving, filling, packaging, quality, maintenance, and storage/distribution.
  • Support plant leadership in overseeing the overall activities of the manufacturing facilities to ensure customer orders are planned, scheduled, produced, and shipped safely at the lowest landed cost and standards.
  • Analyze plant operations and key metrics to maintain operational efficiencies within each department.
  • Responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Utilize continuous improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS) to identify root cause, risk mitigation, and efficiency improvements.
  • Collect and report reliable information to measure the performance of the plant and of the various plant departments as required.
  • Responsible for ensuring customer needs are satisfied through scheduling processes that ensure products are packaged, loaded, and shipped to our various branded and core customers at the ordered quantities and on the required day.
  • Ensures that appropriate SOPs are developed, executed, and maintained for all aspects of our business.
  • Responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements and guidelines.
  • Assists Technical Support staff on resolution of customer complaints and issues of product quality.
  • Provides a high degree of leadership and management of employees directly or through management team to ensure effective selection, retention, development, training, disciplinary action, and performance management.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in food science, industrial engineering, or operations manufacturing management or related field with 5-7 years of progressive experience.
  • Thorough understanding of regulatory laws and responsibilities as they pertain to Good Manufacturing Practices. Having labor relations, safety, and workers' compensation knowledge preferred.
  • Experience using continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proficient understanding of budgeting and cost control.
  • Leader who engages, mentors, and develops teams of employees.
  • Proven track record of improved results in the areas of quality, safety, service, and cost.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP applications, SAP preferred.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Organized, can prioritize, and pay attention to details.
  • Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs while also leading others through change.
About SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

We are a leading global dairy processor and one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. We offer comprehensive benefit programs, employee recognition and incentive programs, opportunities to contribute to your community, and a smoke-free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness-focused lifestyle.

Salary range: $102,170 - $134,100. Salary offers vary commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.



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