Regional Training Lead - Allansford

Saputo, Inc.; Allansford; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Regional Training Lead for the Allansford site. This influential role focuses on training governance, competency assurance and compliance risk, working with operational leaders to shape workforce capability and training investment.

You will drive accountability for training outcomes, champion consistent standards and support audits. The role requires experience in manufacturing training, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• 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 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

Compliance risk

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

TAE40116 Certificate (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment)

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 join our Allansford 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 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

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

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

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.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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