Regional Manager, Sustainability

Saputo • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Regional Manager, Sustainability supports Saputo’s manufacturing sites and advances the company’s Corporate Responsibility objectives, particularly its Environmental Pledges. The role applies project management, people development, strategic planning, problem solving, and data analysis to improve environmental performance across the SUSA network. Travel is required up to 50% of the time.

The position leads division-wide projects related to climate, water, and waste targets; works cross-functionally to support tactical planning and business objectives; engages manufacturing plants and monitors environmental KPIs; and advocates for resources, capability-building tools, and training. The Regional Manager serves as an internal sustainability advisor and change agent, manages sustainability scorecards and progress reports, and creates opportunities for engagement and training.

Saputo describes development opportunities, meaningful compensation and benefits, and opportunities to contribute to communities through its products. The listed salary range is $107,350–$140,895, with offers varying according to experience, skills, education, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as 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.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing environmental sustainability programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience engaging, influencing, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders on corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting KPIs for reporting, trend identification, and actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and environmental best practices, including waste, energy, water, and utilities.
• 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 communicate concepts and recommendations clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPA ENERGY STAR and standards such as ISO 14000, ISO 50001, and ISO 26000 is considered an asset.
• Experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and execute division-wide projects to advance SUSA performance against Climate, Water, and Waste Environmental Pledge targets.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to facilitate tactical planning across the SUSA network and contribute to company business objectives.
• Engage manufacturing plants in improving ESG performance and monitor environmental KPIs to assess progress and results.
• Advocate for resources needed to implement plans, build capability across sites through tools and training, and communicate environmental progress and impact to stakeholders.
• Serve as an internal sustainability advisor and change agent, partnering with stakeholders to support high-priority strategic sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Manage sustainability scorecards and progress reports, analyzing information to develop actionable insights.
• Create opportunities for engagement and facilitate training events.
• Support manufacturing sites, with travel of up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits to help employees care for their families.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager