Project Liaison

Saputo Inc. • Friendship, NY

4d • $89,695 - $134,545 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Liaison Manager serves as the key interface between capital project teams and plant operations to ensure alignment, operational readiness, and effective execution. This role integrates capital project activities with site operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production, quality, and operational requirements. This position partners with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to minimize disruption, support commissioning and startup, and ensure a successful transition to steady-state operations.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installation, or commissioning activities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, utilities, and production processes.
• Understanding of capital project execution and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (GMP, OSHA).
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into operational impact.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support shutdowns, startups, and project execution.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for results.
• Are able to manage competing priorities and multiple initiatives effectively.
• Influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Communicate clearly and consistently across all levels of the organization.
• Take a structured and disciplined approach to execution and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary interface between project teams and plant operations, translating project scope, timelines, and deliverables into clear operational requirements.
• Ensures alignment with plant priorities including safety, quality, productivity, and yield performance.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Environmental, and Logistics teams to support project execution.
• Leads planning and plant readiness activities for installations, shutdowns, tie-ins, commissioning, and startup.
• Ensures operational requirements including procedures, training, and staffing are established and executed.
• Supports execution of capital projects by aligning project plans with operational needs and plant expectations.
• Identifies, assesses, and escalates risks related to safety, quality, production, and timelines.
• Supports timely issue resolution to minimize operational disruption.
• Maintains structured tracking of cross-functional actions and ensures accountability and follow-through.
• Facilitates consistent communication across teams regarding project progress, impacts, and key decisions.
• Supports commissioning and startup activities to ensure successful transition to steady-state operations.
• Partners with plant teams to resolve issues and achieve targeted performance outcomes.
• Drives coordination between capital project timelines and plant production schedules.
• Coordinates execution sequencing to align with operational priorities and minimize downtime.
• Maintains visibility of project dependencies and ensures cross-functional alignment.
• Coordinates resources and activities to reduce operational disruption during project execution.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for project integration and execution outcomes.
• Adheres to the Saputo code of ethics and actively applies Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree