Technical Manager-Powders & Cultured
Technical Manager-Powders & Cultured
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Job Description
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:
As the Technical Manager youll be the go-to expert for SDAs most innovative dairy categories. Youll lead the development and execution of R&D programs focused on new technologies product optimisation and strategic growth. This role blends technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration customer engagement and commercial impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Functional Expertise
- Lead technical initiatives in cream cheese and powders.
- Collaborate with sales and customers to identify opportunities and resolve issues.
- Drive product and process optimisation to improve quality efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with engineering on plant upgrades and validations.
- Leverage beneficial tariff arrangements to maximise product value.
Technical Relationship Management
- Provide technical leadership across R&D projects.
- Communicate technical insights across teams and stakeholders.
- Engage with suppliers and global Saputo divisions to drive innovation.
- Collaborate with Corporate Technical Services for local expertise.
Customer Engagement
- Work closely with domestic and international sales teams.
- Build strong relationships with key customers to support growth.
- Understand customer needs and translate them into technical solutions.
What Youll Bring
Qualifications & Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Dairy Science or related field.
- Ideally10 years in dairy manufacturing; 5 years in R&D or technical roles.
Skills & Expertise
- Deep knowledge of dairy product manufacturing especially powders and cream cheese.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Expertise in chemical and microbiological data interpretation.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and strategic delivery.
- Commercial acumen and experience supporting sales growth.
- Understanding of international trade and tariff arrangements.
Why Join Saputo
At Saputo we believe in nurturing talent and fostering a collaborative inclusive culture. Youll be part of a high-performing team that values innovation integrity and impact. We offer competitive remuneration career development opportunities and flexible work arrangements.
Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
