Leading Hand - Fresh Milk

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Allansford, Victoria
Entry level
Food
The Role
As a Leading Hand, you will direct product flow, mentor staff, ensure operational compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintain high hygiene standards within the Fresh Milk division at Saputo Dairy Australia.
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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?

How you will make contributions that matter:

Continue your journey with Saputo Dairy Australia in the role of Leading Hand and lead and direct the product flow, for each shift within Sungold-Fresh Milk. Utilise your relationship skills to liase with internal and external stakeholders and mentor staff.

Key elements of your new role will include:

  • Experience in a similar role and demonstrated knowledge of Pasteurizing process would be well regarded
  • Strong team leadership &ability to coach& mentor operators on shift
  • Ability to plan and organise daily shift operations
  • Co-ordinate and delegate tasks to ensure shifts run smoothly
  • Show initiative and innovative ways to problem solve
  • Lead and work within a teamwork environment
  • Ensures all occupational health and safety regulations are strictly adhered to.
  • Ensure compliance of Fresh Milk to all relevant QMS policies & procedures
  • Participate in Food Safety (HACCP) Reviews & Maintain a high hygiene protocol

About you:

  • Certificate III in food processing or equivalent
  • Certifications/Tickets as per WCB & NUW Agreement
  • Passionate about the production of quality products and adherence to OHS and QMS policies and training and mentoring others
  • Experience in Microsoft office suite, SAP, SharePoint
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • A focus on leading and motivating teams

 We’ll support you with:

  • The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values led company.
  • Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way.
  • Flexible working options where operationally achievable

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants require full Australian working rights at the time of applying. 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

 As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

 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.


As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

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.

The Company
Allansford, Victoria
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1954

What We Do

Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, the top dairy processor in Australia, and the second largest in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the largest manufacturer of branded cheese and a top manufacturer of dairy spreads. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands.

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