About Mariposa
Mariposa Dairy is a leading manufacturer of award-winning cheeses based in Lindsay, Ontario. Our aim is to provide the highest quality cheese products in North America while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering our team members to lead with integrity and drive operational excellence every day. At the heart of everything we do lies a commitment to integrity, a passion for continuous growth, and the resilience to thrive through challenges.
What we offer:
- Dynamic Work Environment: Join a fast-paced setting where you can apply your expertise and contribute to operational success.
- Collaborative Culture: We believe in teamwork and win-win relationships, fostering an environment where together is better.
- Commitment to Work-Life Balance: Fair compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible practices to support your well-being.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities to advance your career.
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Leader is responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of raw materials and packaging, developing efficient production schedules, and coordinating logistics to support on-time customer delivery. This role plays a central part in balancing cost, quality, food safety, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
In addition, this position provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to the Customer Service / Logistics Coordinator, fostering accountability, collaboration, and alignment with Mariposa Dairy’s operational and customer service goals.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service & Logistics: provide hands-on leadership as the company increases it focus on direct-to-customer orders & delivery:
- Provide direct leadership, guidance, and performance support to the Customer Service & Logistics Coordinator
- Improve process to ensure world class levels of customer service including customer orders filled on time and in full, Coordinate outbound shipments and delivery schedules
- Manage carrier and 3PL relationships
- Resolve delivery and logistics issues as they arise
- Report / Monitor and support freight cost control
Sourcing, Procurement & Inventory Management: provide effective planning, execution and continuous improvement relating to the sourcing and purchasing of company materials & services:
- Source and purchase materials to meet production needs
- Manage approved suppliers and monitor performance
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
- Ensure suppliers and materials meet food safety and regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate supplier and material documentation
- Identify supply risks and support mitigation plans
- Plan, monitor and maintain inventory levels to support production
- Monitor inventory accuracy through reconciliations and cycle counts
- Manage FIFO and shelf life of raw materials and finished goods to prevent waste
- Identify and reduce slow moving or obsolete materials
Administration & Compliance: ensure processes adhere to internal and external policies & procedures.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, and traceability requirements.
- Support internal and external audits
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data
- Produce basic supply chain and inventory reports
- Support cost tracking and continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform additional responsibilities as required
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
- 3–5 years of combined procurement and/or production planning experience in food manufacturing or related industries.
- APICS/ASCM or SCMA certification is an asset.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Business Central).
- Strong Excel skills.
- Knowledge of BOMs, yield loss, capacity planning, and supply chain analytics.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proactive, analytical, and committed to continuous improvement.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa Dairy. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly ask you do not contact us by phone.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successful reference checks and employment verification.
Mariposa Dairy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
This employer only accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.
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