Specialist, Technical Services-Cheese

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?

Overview of the Role

Working under the supervision of the Manager Technical Services, the Cheese Specialist Technical Services will provide leadership and technical support in the areas of process and product development, formula optimization, process implementation, cost reduction initiatives, yield optimization and continuous improvement audits.

The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of initiative, specialized knowledge and intellectual curiosity. This role is ideal for the person who is committed to continually developing their knowledge and skills and advancing their career at Saputo.

Salary range from $65 010  to $85 320 ****Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.****

We support and care for 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
• Organized activities for employees and their families  
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Act as a technical expert in cheese manufacturing for various internal and external sectors of activity.
• Technical support in the areas of cheese manufacturing (evaluate and identify product or production problems). Develop and implement the action plan to remedy them.
• Optimize cheese products, processes and recipes.
• Evaluate and implement new industrial technologies and cheese manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the establishment of plant financial targets and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop new cheese products.
• Ensure effective dissemination of results to various audiences (operations, quality, marketing, sales, etc.)
• Transfer the knowledge acquired to the cheese makers for the proper implementation and maintenance of cheese formulations and manufacturing processes.
• For eligible projects, ensure the completion of the information required for the proper functioning of the SR&ED program (research tax credit).

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

• University degree in food technology, food engineering or equivalent training
• Graduate degree (M.Sc or Ph.D), especially in the dairy sector is an asset
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a dairy processing environment, preferably cheese manufacturing
• Autonomous, versatile, motivated individual with strong intellectual curiosity
• Good popularizer and communicator (verbal and written), able to influence.
• Good team player
• Analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bilingualism (French and English) is essential the candidate must be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and team members across the country
• Comfortable traveling across Canada (20% of the time )

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