Manager, Health and Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead and sustain the facility’s health and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting employees and the environment.

The role drives a strong safety culture through proactive leadership, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety (or related field) with 3+ years in a safety leadership role in manufacturing, and is proficient in

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

Audits & investigations

Coaching development

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety

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-$112,120

Salary 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.

Accessibility

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EEO

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

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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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