Manager, Health and Safety

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead and sustain the facility's health, safety, and environmental programs in Wisconsin.

You will advance a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with operations to reduce risk and protect employees and the environment. You will manage OSHA programs, conduct audits and incident investigations, deliver training, maintain records, and collaborate with HR and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in a safety leadership role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience leading safety programs, audits, and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to promote a strong safety culture across all departments.
• Manage and maintain site safety programs, including OSHA compliance and reporting.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments (JSAs).
• Lead accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Track and report safety metrics, injury data, and compliance activities.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and partner with HR on return-to-work programs.
• Develop and deliver safety training and ensure compliance with required programs (e.g., PPE, LOTO, confined space).
• Maintain safety documentation including OSHA logs and regulatory records.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and support environmental compliance efforts.
• Support emergency response, crisis management, and process safety programs.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Team coaching

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in OH&S

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? The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading and sustaining the facility's health and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and protect employees and the environment. This role drives a strong safety culture through proactive leadership, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Provide leadership to promote a strong safety culture across all departments.
• Manage and maintain site safety programs, including OSHA compliance and reporting.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments (JSAs).
• Lead accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Track and report safety metrics, injury data, and compliance activities.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and partner with HR on return-to-work programs.
• Develop and deliver safety training and ensure compliance with required programs (e.g., PPE, LOTO, confined space).
• Maintain safety documentation including OSHA logs and regulatory records.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and support environmental compliance efforts.
• Support emergency response, crisis management, and process safety programs.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience, skills, and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in a safety leadership role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience leading safety programs, audits, and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 30-hour certification (or ability to obtain).
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and equipment.

Flexibility to support off-shift or weekend needs as required.

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

• Career development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A collaborative environment where contributions matter.

Salary Range of $89,695-$112,120Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, skills, education 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.

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