Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Sales Representative to partner with the Retails Sales team in the Lower Mainland, BC. Reporting to the Retail Sales Manager, the Sales Representative is responsible for managing all aspects of sales for a defined customer base. The Sales Representative achieves the targeted volume and profitability for the territory by creating business plans, developing both new and existing customers and executing marketing initiatives. The successful candidate is a creative, self-motivated and enthusiastic sales professional who is looking for opportunities to progress in their career.

Salary: $58,970 - $77, 420

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training*

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs (SALARIED ONLY)
• Organized activities for employees and their families  
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Achieve the gross margin and volume targets as assigned
• Analyze and report on account performance, identifying challenges and opportunities
• Prepare and present business reviews to both customers and internal stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with Saputo Sales, Finance, Operations, and Distribution departments to maximize opportunities and address customer issues
• Develop and grow the Saputo book of business through new business acquisition, new product listings, and execution of promotional activity
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of the local market and community
• Evaluate and initiate opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the territory
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of the competitive landscape, including products, promotions, sales and innovation
• Develop and implement a schedule for customer contact, capitalizing on effective merchandising and display opportunities during these calls
• Participate in company and customer functions, as required
• Perform other duties, as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• A degree in Sales, Marketing or a related field
• Two or more years of sales experience, preferably in the retail market
• Experience in the Consumer Package Goods or Food Service industries
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Career-oriented with a desire to take on new challenges
• Highly motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task in a high pressure environment
• Track record of bringing projects to full completion, on schedule, with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  We support employment equity.  Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Overview of the Role

Saputo Dairy Products G.P. is seeking a passionate Supervisor, Quality Assurance to partner with the Operations team in Orangeville, Ontario. The Supervisor, Quality Assurance’s primary responsibilities encompass leadership of the site’s employees to ensure food safety and customer requirements are met and that all manufactured products are of the highest levels of quality. This position give you the opportunity to work alongside a great team, take ownership and establish necessary quality processes and controls to elevate the products and monitor and report the integrity of the plant sanitation program while ensuring the quality interest throughout the operations.

Salary:  $76,265 - $100,100

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :  

• Vacation up on hire 
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance 
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution 
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families 
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match 
• Paid Parental Leave program 
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off 
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA 
• Training and development programs 

• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs  
• Organized activities for employees and their families  
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products 

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Monitors, reviews and implements quality programs to ensure compliance to CFIA/HACCP and customer/third party and internal audit requirements;
• Ensures internal liaison with the appropriate parties to communicate and/or address any quality issues;
• Investigates and resolves quality deviations and customer complaints; reporting and communicating findings as necessary;
• Verification and monitoring of in-process food safety and sanitation controls while applying expert knowledge of dairy products
• Ensures consistent application of best practices related to testing/inspection methods, analysis and auditing techniques;
• Timely communication of quality issues to local management and upper management as they arise;
• Reports trends and communicates key food safety and quality parameters and participates in correction of negative trends;
• Maintain hold and release program
• Supervise and coordinate laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance requirements
• Ensuring compliance to company standards for environmental monitoring programs
• Provides training, support and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards;
• Health and Safety:
• Supervision, evaluation, motivation and training of personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently, effectively and safely;
• Ensures that safe conditions exist at all times within the work environment; takes appropriate and effective measures to provide for the health and safety of employees;
• Develops and fosters strong and effective functional and cross-functional teams;
• Administration of Company Policies and Procedures;
• Collaborate with various departments and the plant operations team on a daily basis;
• Delegate food safety and quality tasks to the QC team as required;
• Proficient at decision making, risk assessments and evaluating quality issues that might arise;
• Undertake other functions as required;

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• A degree/diploma in Food Science or Microbiology is preferred;
• 5 + years experience in the food industry, specifically dairy is preferred.
• Previous management experience in Quality or operations within the Dairy, beverage or food processing industry is preferred;
• Goat dairy knowledge is an asset;
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and a strong team orientation;

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Summary of functions

Saputo offers a positive, clean environment that is conducive to your professional development! The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out various maintenance and servicing tasks on the equipment of the various production and bottling lines, the building and the plant services.

Available schedule:

Daytime Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1 weekend out of 6 at night.

Salary:  We offer a starting salary of $36.15/h (evaluated based on experience) with evening (+$1.25/h) and night (+$1.75/h) premiums upon hiring. 

• Carry out the installation, maintenance and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repair of equipment in the various automated production and packaging lines;
• Perform inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment;
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment when it breaks down to ensure production targets are met;
• When assigned to certain sectors, carry out surveillance rounds of fixed machine equipment;
• Carry out work according to established priorities, availability of equipment and materials required;
• Facilitate compliance with deadlines and efficiency in the production and packaging of dairy products;
• Communicate the progress of work and projects to the people concerned;
• Provide training to plant employees as needed;
• Working with external companies to carry out projects;
• Carry out electrical installations;
• Perform fault analyses and suggest measures to improve process efficiency;
• Ensure that planned work is carried out on schedule.

The qualifications sought are:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
• Post-secondary training in a related field (electromechanics, industrial mechanics, automation, etc.);
• Possess the MMF class 3A competency certification (an asset), otherwise be prepared to complete the process of obtaining the certification (paid by Saputo);
• Have an electrical certificate (license C or CRCA certificate) (an asset);
• Training and experience with PLC (an asset);
• Master common IT tools (MS Office suite);
• Experience with maintenance management software (an asset);
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mind;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Initiative, proactivity and excellent work organization skills;
• Be available to work shifts, holidays and weekends (casual).

We are committed to the principle of employment equity. Saputo supports diversity at the heart of its operations and invites candidates from all backgrounds to be part of the family.

Summary of functions

Saputo offers a positive, clean environment that is conducive to your professional development! The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out various maintenance and servicing tasks on the equipment of the various production and bottling lines, the building and the plant services.

Available schedule:

Daytime Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1 weekend out of 6 at night.

Salary:  We offer a starting salary of $36.15/h (evaluated based on experience) with evening (+$1.25/h) and night (+$1.75/h) premiums upon hiring. 

• Carry out the installation, maintenance and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repair of equipment in the various automated production and packaging lines;
• Perform inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment;
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment when it breaks down to ensure production targets are met;
• When assigned to certain sectors, carry out surveillance rounds of fixed machine equipment;
• Carry out work according to established priorities, availability of equipment and materials required;
• Facilitate compliance with deadlines and efficiency in the production and packaging of dairy products;
• Communicate the progress of work and projects to the people concerned;
• Provide training to plant employees as needed;
• Working with external companies to carry out projects;
• Carry out electrical installations;
• Perform fault analyses and suggest measures to improve process efficiency;
• Ensure that planned work is carried out on schedule.

The qualifications sought are:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
• Post-secondary training in a related field (electromechanics, industrial mechanics, automation, etc.);
• Possess the MMF class 3A competency certification (an asset), otherwise be prepared to complete the process of obtaining the certification (paid by Saputo);
• Have an electrical certificate (license C or CRCA certificate) (an asset);
• Training and experience with PLC (an asset);
• Master common IT tools (MS Office suite);
• Experience with maintenance management software (an asset);
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mind;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Initiative, proactivity and excellent work organization skills;
• Be available to work shifts, holidays and weekends (casual).

We are committed to the principle of employment equity. Saputo supports diversity at the heart of its operations and invites candidates from all backgrounds to be part of the family.

Overview of the role:

Reporting to the Warehouse Senior Supervisor, this position is an active participant in the Georgetown Warehouse Team and will provide reliable support for the group, be responsible for a range of administrative duties, supports and maintains the Company’s quality standards.

Schedule: Friday 4pm to 12:30am, Saturday 4pm to 12:30am, Sunday 2pm to 10:30pm

Salary: $25.35-$31.70

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Monitors loading activities to ensure completion of daily requirements including accurate documentation on the load control sheet, distribution of orders to loaders and reviewing load sheet accuracy;
• Communicates with jockeys on the movements of trailers and trailer availability, as well as providing to Owner Operators necessary route documents and other relevant information concerning the route as required;
• Liaisons with customer service to ensure customer requirements are dealt with;
• Communicates with supervisors and lead hands on the disposition of problem areas and daily efficiency;
• Communicates with 3rd party providers on cross-dock products;
• Generates documentation on cutting products and coordinates with production to execute the required reloads;
• Must have the ability to make logical, cost-effective decisions on cutting and re-shipping product for local and out of town customers;
• Summarizes and end shift report detailing and account of the day’s activities (i.e. total loads, late departures, reasons for late departures, product cuts and reloads);
• Planning trailer requirements and updating access database for tracking;
• Generates invoicing and Bills of Lading;
• Other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary training in General Business/Administration/Accounting:
• Minimum 5 years office experience; Previous dispatcher experience is an asset;
• Solids leadership skills and previous experience directing people and prioritizing tasks;
• A demonstrated independent decision-maker with a proven ability to make sound decisions;
• Ability to remain composed under stressful deadlines;
• Team player who can multi-task, prioritize a high sense of urgency and extensive focus on customer service;
• Takes on challenges of capacity and space constraints in a dynamic and continuously growing organization;
• Computer skills to be at a moderate to advance level; (Excel, Word)
• Experience with an ERP or WMS system an asset.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to a low temperature refrigerated work environment;

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager this position oversees the accuracy of inventories for product in stock, in transit, outbound, and inbound.  Identifies and corrects inventory issues and ensures customer orders are accurately filled and specific shelf-life requirements are met by performing the following duties under direction of the Department Manager and in coordination with the warehouse team. This is a full-time permanent position at our Port Coquitlam Facility.

Schedule:  Monday to Friday 5:30am to 2:00pm

Salary range: $52,730 - $69,230 Annually

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Vacation upon hire

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution

• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Paid Parental Leave program

• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Training and development programs

• Organized activities for employees and their families  

• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Partner closely with the warehouse team to ensure warehouse inventory tasks are effectively monitored and managed.

• Manage inventory control activities to include identifying, investigating, and resolving inventory discrepancies.

• Monitor and manage goods receipt zones as well as aged pick and put away tasks.

• Coordinates and performs cycle counting.  Monitors and revises all aspects of cycle counting as needed.  Maintains accurate records.                                         

• Reviews daily reports for accuracy.  Plan & adjustment for errors, damaged items and notifies management. Maintains communication with customer service.                                              

• Adjusts inventory files as needed.  Issues documentation i.e., adjustments to the applicable departments and maintains updated files of all transactions.

• Ensure inventory management system accuracy.

• Monitor in-transit inventory.

• Performs all end of month adjustments, duties, and inventory procedures.

• Prepares various reports at the end of each accounting period. 

• Assists with annual inventory counts.

• Remains approachable and accessible to team members.

• Demonstrates professionalism, positively represents and always promotes Saputo culture.  Maintains confidentiality.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

• Responsible for understanding and complying with the Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety guidelines to ensure that quality food products are handled accordingly in a sanitary production environment and delivered with superior protection to our customers and consumers.

• Supports Saputo’s commitment to preserve the environment by following all established policies and procedures related to such preservation.  Reports any identified concerns regarding potential hazards to the environment. 

• Demonstrates safe and quality conscious work habits and follows all company policies and procedures.

• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.  Assists others as needed.

• Attend training sessions required to ensure system and process proficiency.

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

• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.

• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• 2+ years in a warehouse inventory role, directly in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution center environment.

• Strong knowledge of inventory location managed warehousing operations

• Knowledgeable with Inventory Management System

• Computers & related technology proficiency – Word processing, reports (Excel) presentation, troubleshooting

• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Knowledge of Saputo customer base and Dairy Products industry an asset.

• Ability to work without direct supervision

Overview of the Role

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. Reporting to the Supervisor, Packaging, the Packaging Operators will be responsible for the essential operation and troubleshooting of Packaging equipment.

Schedule: Various - must be available to work nights and weekends.

Salary: 25.90$/h

There are 2 salary increases in the first year of employment, with a target rate of $28.80/hour. 

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Ensures quality and sanitation standards are met by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Assurance, and HACCP
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the highest quality product possible
• Ensures the efficient and effective use of equipment and material resources
• Communicates with the Leadhand/Back up Lead hand and Packaging Supervisor to monitor and maximize operational efficiencies
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
• Report urgent equipment problems in a timely manner
• Ensures that safe conditions exist always within the work environment; adhere to safe work procedures (rotations, hazard reporting)
• Flexibility to work shifts outside the normal shift when require
• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards;
• Other duties as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging, preferably dairy manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting abilities
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment quickly and easily
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated strong documentation and record keeping
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative and work well under pressure

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Millwright is responsible for the reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Salary

$43.70 per hour          

Relief schedule:

Schedule when not scheduled for shift coverage:

Monday – Friday : 8hrs 6:45- 15:15

Shift coverage:

12hr rotating days- 06:45- 18:45 – nights 18:45 – 06.45.  Shift pattern is  5days on 5 days off, 2days on 2days off.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Organized activities for employees and their families  
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to minimize downtime
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, repairing parts where necessary
• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety
• Follows company policies and safety-first culture while continuously improving standards
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager or assigned leadership designate.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills able to work collaboratively with all departments
• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer-based workorders

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

•     Millwright with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification

•     Proven hands-on experience within food industry or high-speed packaging plant (preferred)

• Sanitary Stainless steel welding experience

•     Electrical and PLC troubleshooting experience

•     4th class power engineering certification or Steam Boiler experience

•     Refrigeration and air handling systems experience

• Excited and willing to work night shift (7pm - 7am) including the availability for weekends

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Overview of the role : 

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment.   Reporting to the Supervisor, Production, this machine operator position is responsible for the daily operation of the fluid milk filling and processing equipment.

 Schedule:Various
 Salary: 21.00 – 29.63 per hour

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :  

·                 Group retirement plan with employer contribution 

·                 Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families 

·                 Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match 

·                 Paid time off: Sick days, floater days   

·                 Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA 

·                 Training and development programs 

·                 Organized activities for employees and their families  

·                 Advantageous discounts on Saputo products 

How you will make contributions that matter: 

·                 Responsible for efficient operation of fluid processing equipment from silos to finished product.

·                 Ensures equipment is operating at maximum performance and investigates any potential problem area.

·                 Takes corrective action to eliminate problems and improve effectiveness

·                 Records all necessary documentation

·                 Tests product at various stages of processing

·                 Routine sanitation and clean-in-place (CIP) of vessels, valves and process equipment

·                 Follows and enforces HACCP and GMP program requirements

·                 Responsible for general housekeeping and maintenance as required

·                 Works in a team environment and interacts with other department employees

·                 Performs other duties as required

·                 This position requires rotating shift work, which could range from days/evening/weekdays and/or weekends

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications: 

·                 Minimum Grade 12 Education.

·                 Good communications, analytical and troubleshooting skills

·                 Highly self-motivated and good self-initiative

·                 Proficiency and dependability in current position.

·                 Team player

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Sales Administration Associate to partner with the Sales Team to support the day-to-day account activities and requirements the Food Service and Sales Branch Business Units in an efficient and effective manner.  The person will be responsible for providing high levels of customer service to Foodservice customers and the remote sales team in Ontario. This position is directly responsible for sales to a group of customers managed by the sales office as well as supporting the remote sales team and their customers with sales orders and related administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, show leadership and initiative, professionalism, integrity, and attention to details which are all core Saputo Company values.  They will have an entrepreneurial flair, thrive on challenge, can prioritize the right job so it gets done on time, and can work effectively in a team-oriented, high-priority environment.

Salary: $58,970 - $77,420

* Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training

WE SUPPORT AND TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILES BY OFFERING

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families 
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

HOW YOU WILL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER

• Daily order taking, coordination and administration of orders for an assigned group of customers.
• Daily coordination and administration of orders submitted by our remote sales representatives.
• Vacation support and coverage for remote sales reps – order taking and dealing with customer inquiries.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with all foodservice customers.  
• Initiate contact with potential new customers and coordinating new account setup.
• Interactions with other departments through out the full order process.  Communicating directly with the warehouse and distribution teams to ensure that customer orders are filled and shipped on schedule.
• Support for sales manager and sales supervisors as required.
• Other administration duties as assigned such as - accounts receivable, filing, and other general office duties.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and the ability to learn new software.
• Experience in a customer support environment (retail, hospitality, restaurants, banking, etc.).
• Experience with Maestro (financial and accounting ERP system) is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively, via telephone and email, by utilizing active listening and clearly speaking to customers.
• Ability to professionally manage customer expectations including complaints, logistical challenges, and problem solve as issues arise.
• Strong administrative competencies.