Hybrid Technical Applications Lead, Dairy Solutions

Saputo, Inc.

White Bear Lake (MN)

Hybrid

USD 89,695 - 117,725

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in White Bear Lake, MN seeks a Technical Applications Manager to act as the technical lead and strategic partner across Sales, R&D, Operations and customers. Translate product capabilities into customer-focused solutions and drive growth, innovation, and performance assessments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 7+ years in technical roles; travel ~30–40% to support visits, trials and events. Must collaborate across functions to deliver value.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in technical sales, technical service, product development, or related roles.
  • Strong knowledge of dairy products, dairy ingredients, food manufacturing, and customer applications.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical liaison between Customers, Sales, R&D, Operations and Technical Services.
  • Lead customer-facing technical initiatives; translate product requirements into actionable solutions.
  • Support product development, commercialization efforts and process improvements.
  • Present technical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical sales
R&D liaison
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in White Bear Lake, MN seeks a Technical Applications Manager to act as the technical lead and strategic partner across Sales, R&D, Operations and customers. Translate product capabilities into customer-focused solutions and drive growth, innovation, and performance assessments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 7+ years in technical roles; travel ~30–40% to support visits, trials and events. Must collaborate across functions to deliver value.

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