Manager, Packaging

Provides leadership, direction, guidance and support to Packaging supervisors and personnel.,Develops positive, motivating and efficient communication with all employees.,Maximizes the profitability of the packaging with efficient use of raw materials, productive use of available labour and control of overhead costs.,Translate packaging requirements into daily work schedule and direct staff in various departments in the execution of the work in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements.,Ensures the manufacturing and packaging of quality product while maintaining a safe and motivated workforce.,Manages line efficiencies, key performance indicators and production downtime.,Liaise with internal and external departments such as Maintenance, Quality, Finance, Engineering, etc., on various packaging related initiatives.,Effectively uses daily production information to track costs, measure trends, and communicate results, positively reinforce success, and initiate corrective action when appropriate.,Establish, direct, coordinate and monitor the department's financial and budget activities to support efficient operations and increase efficiency of packaging activities.,Ensures the Company's quality and sanitation standards are met through close liaison with Quality, full participation in the HACCP and BRC programs, as well as frequent review and implementation of Company and Government Policies.,Troubleshoots and leads problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of effective functional and cross-functional teams and on-the-floor leadership to effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement.,Ensures that safe conditions exist at all times within the work environment and take appropriate actions to protect the health and safety of the employees.,Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.'s quality standards.,Responsible for promoting positive employee relations including recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, investigations and other employee relations.,Other duties as required.

Post secondary education, preferably in Engineering, Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Operations or Management related field is a requirement.,Minimum five (5) years management experience in food manufacturing industry is preferred.,Superior leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.,Strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent at planning and analyzing data in spreadsheets, charts.,Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office), including advance programming in excel, word, PowerPoint, SAP.,Knowledge of LEAN tools and methodologies an asset.,Very strong H&S and quality culture with focus on continuous improvement.

Post secondary education (preferably in Engineering, Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Operations or Management related field)

Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.'s quality standards. Requires support to off-shift. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process.