Director Warehouse Optimization and Automation

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Milwaukee seeks a senior leader to drive warehouse optimization across more than 25 locations nationwide, shaping the supply chain strategy and delivering cross-functional value.

You will own end-to-end automation initiatives—AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, robotics, and AI-enabled systems—and build robust business cases for capital investments. Leading multi-site teams, you will steer change, mitigate risk, and realize multi-year roadmaps while partnering with Plant Managers and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in project management, warehouse and/or site operations.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.
• Demonstrated leadership with a focus on team development and empowerment.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to build and present business cases for capital expenses.
• Highly organized with proven ability to handle multiple coinciding priorities/deliverables.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
• Strong MS Office Suite Skills & Experience (Excel, Word, Teams, PPT).

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization projects across the warehousing network and drive enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Develop and lead warehouse automation and network optimization projects (AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, robotics, AI).
• Build executive-level business cases including ROI, risk, and multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional, multi-site teams and manage external partners to deliver on time.
• Drive change adoption with site leadership to sustain benefits and safety improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Travel 50%

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering, Supply Chain degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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?

As a key member of the Warehousing Team, this role will lead the strategic development and execution of optimization projects across the internal warehousing network comprise of over 25 warehouse locations nationwide. This role will provide key input into the Supply Chain strategy to ensure that the overall network meets the long-term objectives of SUSA. This role is responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities that enhance safety, labor efficiency, space utilization, automation, and overall operational performance. This role will have the capability to influence beyond direct areas of control, managing complex relationships and stakeholders both internally and externally.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

Cultivates strong cross-functional partnerships and inspires collaboration among cross functional teams to drive strategic warehouse optimization initiatives. Develop and lead warehouse automation and network optimization projects, including AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, robotics, AI-enabled systems, and advanced material handling solutions, aligned to divisional supply chain strategy. Clearly and persuasively communicates complex automation and network optimization strategies to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement across all levels of the organization. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of large-scale automation and optimization initiatives—from opportunity identification and business case development through implementation, change management, and sustained benefit realization. Build and present executive-level capital and operating business cases, including ROI, risk, scalability, and multi-year roadmaps, to influence investment decisions and enterprise prioritization. Lead cross-functional, multi-site teams and external partners to deliver complex automation, consolidation, and transformation initiatives on time and within scope, proactively managing risk to timelines, cost, and value delivery. Champion enterprise change by aligning and partnering with Plant Managers and site leadership to drive successful adoption and long-term sustainment of automation and optimization initiatives that result in business case delivery. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and disciplined execution by reinforcing standardized project management, CI tools, and governance across the Supply Chain network. Effectively oversee project resources, including internal stakeholders and external contractors, to encourage teamwork, enhance collaboration, and accomplish project goals within designated timelines and according to established project plans. Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects and review high-level deliverables across these projects. Identify risks to timelines and business case delivery early to minimize and manage risk to business case delivery.

You Are Best Suited for the Role If You Have the Following Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in project management, warehouse and/or site operations
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel 50% of the time
• Demonstrated leadership with a focus on team development and empowerment
• Strong financial acumen and ability to build and present business cases for capital expenses
• Highly organized with proven ability to handle multiple coinciding priorities/deliverables
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Strong MS Office Suite Skills & Experience (Excel, Word, Teams, PPT)

We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With...

• Development opportunities that enhance your 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

Salary Range: $126,510 - $169,685

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

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.

Accessibility

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EEOSaputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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