Regional Manager, Sustainability

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

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.

In this position, the Regional Manager Sustainability will flex a wide variety of skillsets – including project management, people development, strategic planning, creative problem solving, and data analysis, towards the achievement of our CR objectives, and more specifically our Environmental Pledges. The Regional Manager Sustainability will support our manufacturing sites, and will be travelling up to 50% of the time.

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Optimize and enhance our operations – Lead, develop and execute division-wide projects that will drive significant progress in SUSA’s performance towards the Climate, Water & Waste targets of our Environmental Pledges;
• Create business value – Actively participate in cross-functional synergies to facilitate tactical planning across the SUSA network and contribute to overall company business objectives;
• Drive the Saputo Promise – Engage the plants towards improving our ESG performance and monitor environmental KPIs to ensure plans are delivering the desired results;
• Influence senior management – Advocate for the resources required to implement SUSA’s plans, build capability across sites through tools and training, and communicate environmental progress and impact to key stakeholders;
• Serve as subject matter expert – Be Saputo’s internal sustainability advisor/change agent, and partner with key stakeholders to support execution of high-priority strategic business sustainability programs and initiatives;
• Cultivate actionable insights – Manage the Sustainability scorecards and progress reports;
• Raise awareness – Create opportunities for engagement, and facilitate training event

You are best suited for the role if you have...

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or Sustainability);
• 7–10 years of experience in dairy manufacturing and/or direct professional experience in environmental sustainability or corporate responsibility roles, with demonstrated experience in: Developing and implementing effective environmental sustainability programs within a manufacturing environment, preferably dairy; Engaging, influencing, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders on corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives; Leveraging AI tools and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting KPIs to support reporting, identify trends, and develop actionable insights; Working with programs and standards such as EPA ENERGY STAR and ISO 14000, ISO 50001, and ISO 26000; experience in these areas is considered an asset.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing systems and environmental best practices, including waste, energy, water, utilities, and related areas;
• Strong project management capabilities, including managing budgets, deadlines, stakeholders, and presentations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Strong organizational, presentation development, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to develop and communicate concepts and recommendations clearly, concisely, and persuasively;
• The ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

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

Salary range: $107,350 - $140,895.

Salary offer will vary commensurate with experience, skills, eduacation and training.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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