Regional Training Lead

Saputo; Cobram; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Saputo Dairy Australia

Job summary

Saputo is seeking a Regional Training Lead to support manufacturing operations across Northern Victoria, based at Cobram. The role centers on governance, competency assurance and compliance risk, working with site leaders to shape workforce capability and ensure training investments reduce risk.

The successful candidate will influence stakeholders, drive consistent training standards, and champion audit readiness while aligning training with safety and quality priorities across the Cobram site.

Qualifications

• Experience in training, learning, capability or competency management within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, quality or operational risk frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience driving change, improving standards and implementing consistent ways of working.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Confident communicator who can provide clear advice and hold stakeholders accountable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to identify and manage training and competency risks.
• Lead training needs analysis and prioritise capability initiatives based on risk and business impact.
• Drive ownership and accountability for training and compliance outcomes.
• Champion consistent training and competency standards across the site.
• Provide advice on audit readiness, compliance requirements and workforce capability gaps.
• Monitor training effectiveness, competency frameworks and compliance activities.
• Manage training priorities, budgets and external training providers.
• Support audits and the resolution of training-related non-conformances.

Skills

Training governance

Competency management

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)

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?

About the Role

We’re recruiting a Regional Training Lead to support our manufacturing operations across Northern Victoria, based at our Cobram site.

This is a highly influential role focused on training governance, competency assurance and compliance risk. Working closely with operational leaders, you will help shape workforce capability, drive accountability for training outcomes and ensure training investment is focused on reducing operational, safety and compliance risk.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys influencing stakeholders, challenging existing practices and driving a consistent approach across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to identify and manage training and competency risks
• Lead training needs analysis and prioritise capability initiatives based on risk and business impact
• Drive ownership and accountability for training and compliance outcomes
• Champion consistent training and competency standards across the site
• Provide advice on audit readiness, compliance requirements and workforce capability gaps
• Monitor training effectiveness, competency frameworks and compliance activities
• Manage training priorities, budgets and external training providers
• Support audits and the resolution of training-related non-conformances

About You

• Experience in training, learning, capability or competency management within a manufacturing or operational environment
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, quality or operational risk frameworksProven ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience driving change, improving standards and implementing consistent ways of working
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Confident communicator who can provide clear advice and hold stakeholders accountable

What We Offer

• A highly visible role influencing capability, compliance and business performance
• The opportunity to partner directly with operational leaders and drive meaningful change
• A collaborative environment focused on safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence
• The ability to shape how training and competency is managed across a leading manufacturing site

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

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.