Regional OT Manager - Midwest

Saputo • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Regional OT Manager is responsible for the reliability, security, and compliance of Operational Technology (OT) systems with corporate standards across assigned manufacturing sites. The role maintains operational continuity, reduces risk exposure, and advances strategic initiatives in collaboration with site teams, IT, and engineering partners. It also serves as the primary point of contact for site support and training, providing consistent guidance and building capabilities across sites and regions.

This travel-based role supports manufacturing operations throughout the Midwest, with a preferred home location in Wisconsin. The manager provides regional leadership for OT systems, leads responses to complex issues, advances cybersecurity and business continuity efforts, and oversees OT requirements and technology deployments in capital projects. The position requires regular travel and both remote and on-site support to manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Automation, Control Systems, or Manufacturing Technology environments, including multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading technical projects, supporting multiple facilities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve complex operational and technology challenges.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, including PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI systems, industrial networks, P&IDs, and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Experience supporting OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, system compliance, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT teams.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while responding effectively to critical operational issues.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Midwest region and provide remote and on-site support to manufacturing facilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in manufacturing and production environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dairy, food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other process manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for OT systems across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring reliability, performance, cybersecurity, and alignment with corporate standards.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational uptime, reduce system-related risks, and support manufacturing productivity objectives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex OT issues; lead incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.
• Champion business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for critical OT systems and infrastructure.
• Establish and promote OT best practices, standards, and governance across the region.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to identify continuous-improvement and technology-optimization opportunities.
• Coach OT Site Leads and develop technical expertise across manufacturing locations.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives, training programs, and documentation efforts to support standardization and operational excellence.
• Build relationships with site stakeholders and advise on OT priorities and investments.
• Partner with Corporate IT and Cybersecurity teams to strengthen manufacturing security and reduce operational risk.
• Lead regional OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, compliance, and remediation initiatives.
• Support development and execution of IT/OT integration strategies to improve connectivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Project teams to incorporate OT requirements into capital projects and manufacturing investments.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for OT-related projects, system upgrades, and technology deployments across the region.
• Monitor project execution to ensure deliverables are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with business and technical requirements.
• Support commissioning, startup, and adoption of technologies that advance manufacturing performance and operational excellence.
• Travel throughout the Midwest region to support manufacturing facilities, remotely and on site.

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: Senior