• Job Description

  Req#: JR42446

  At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

  Remote location in either WI or CA (Tulare)

  + Travel requirement: 50%+ (domestic & international)

  How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

  • Provide technical whey and powdered ingredient solutions to support all Saputo divisions where whey operations are located.
  • Safekeep industry and Saputo best practices relative to manufacturing, sanitary design, and food safety standards. Disseminate & share such information & knowledge throughout the company.
  • Participate in the design and review of new equipment and process installations and assure that they will deliver expected quality, volume and yields as per Saputo expectations and standards. Propose appropriate process and equipment modifications or design options to operations and engineering teams.
  • Identify potential issues and bring them to the forefront to initiate design and engineering processes.
  • Improve the understanding of plant workforce relative to both process and equipment design and cleaning procedures.
  • Act as a business partner across the Company’s whey operational sites through troubleshooting & problem solving. Lead root cause analyzes (RCAs) of functionality and quality issues.
  • Assist the Continuous Improvement teams in identifying opportunities for the betterment of the business.
  • Help source food grade ingredients for the powder manufacturing plants, such as: processing aids, lecithin, etc.
  • Reduce business risk by controlling & mitigating operational gaps/discrepancies through improved preparation, planning & commissioning of projects efficiently.
  • Use a logically based approach & methodology to reduce audits, findings & operational risks.
  • Mentor operational employees as needed & required to ensure understanding of best practices & compliance.
  • Reduce costs & improve yields across the whey operational sites by leading improvement of processing technologies and practices through training, automation & rethinking current practices.
  • Facilitate initiatives to improve planning, scheduling of production runs, cleaning in place (CIP) activities, packaging materials, stock keeping units (SKUs), or unplanned production shutdowns.
  • Lead resource conservation efforts by guiding the reuse of wastewater or treated water.

  You are best suited for the role if you…

  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy or Food Science with a major in Microbiology or Chemistry.
  • Possess 5-7 years of related manager or director level experience in a dairy (liquid or powder) whey producing plant or operation.
  • Possess knowledge & understanding of microbiology & chemistry pertaining to the interactions of proteins, minerals & functional/nutritional ingredients in whey products - is a plus.
  • Possess knowledge & work experience in membrane fractionation, evaporation, drying of dairy liquids, whey product packaging, dairy cleaning equipment & understanding of whey equipment that produces nutritional food ingredients.
  • Ability to analyze complex production data, trends & discrepancies that may cause production or quality issues & find solutions to resolve.
  • Possess a domestic & international network resources (both within academia & industry) – is a plus.
  • Results & detail-oriented with a strong passion for creativity & innovation within a complex tech-driven food manufacturing environment.
  • Possess a dynamic, flexible, proactive approach & ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations within strict deadlines.
  • Ability to lead by example to influence teams efficiently & move operational improvements forward through supportive teamwork & team building methodology across whey manufacturing sites in the U.S. & the organization’s international divisions.
  • Ability to coach & provide guidance to assure consistency across operational business practices for the betterment of business successes.
  • Possess strong, collaborative interpersonal skills with the ability to influence with integrity through clear & persuasive communication to gain support of teams across domestic & international divisions from senior leadership team members to various cross-functional teams across the organization, such as: Engineering, Reasearch & Development (R&D), Production, etc.
  • Possess strong project management skills to prioritize, assure follow-ups & respect of deliverables within short deadlines.
  • Possess a high level of professionalism to seek innovative solutions, drive continuous improvement of ingredients, semi-finished and finished products.
  • Possess forward-thinking skills & a creative mindset for troubleshooting & design purposes.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 50% to all domestic & international locations, as requested, to support whey producing operations (i.e., Canada, Argentina, Australia, U.K.)
  • Possess excellent soft skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint)

  We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

  • Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
  • Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families.
  • Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

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  Salary Range: $117,480 - $155,000

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

  Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector )

  Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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• About the company

  Saputo Inc. is a Montreal-based Canadian dairy company founded in 1954 by the Saputo family.

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