Regional OT Manager-Mid-West

Saputo Inc.; Town of Black Creek (WI); On-site; USD 107,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Meaningful compensation

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an OT Regional Manager to lead Operational Technology across multiple manufacturing facilities in the Midwest. You will ensure reliability, cybersecurity, and alignment with corporate standards while partnering with IT, engineering, and plant leadership.

The role requires 7+ years in OT/industrial automation, multi-site experience, and strong project leadership. Travel across the region will be required to support site teams and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of OT/Industrial Automation experiences across multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading technical projects and cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Strong knowledge of automation and control systems, PLCs, HMIs, networks, P&IDs, and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Experience supporting OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, compliance, and modernization initiatives.
• Dairy/CPG or process manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with ability to work across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT teams.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Midwest and work in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for OT systems across multiple facilities.
• Drive initiatives to improve uptime, reduce risk, and enhance productivity.
• Serve as primary escalation point for OT issues and lead incident response.
• Champion business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for OT.
• Establish OT best practices, governance, and standards across the region.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and operations for improvements.
• Develop organizational capability by coaching OT Site Leads and staff.
• Lead training and documentation to support standardization and excellence.
• Build strong relationships with site stakeholders and advise on OT priorities and investments.
• Partner with Corporate IT and Cybersecurity to strengthen security posture.
• Lead regional OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and compliance efforts.
• Support IT/OT integration strategies for reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Incorporate OT requirements into capital projects and manufacturing investments.

Skills

OT leadership

Industrial Automation

Control Systems

IT/OT infrastructure

OT cybersecurity

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

HMI systems

Industrial networks

P&IDs

IT/OT infrastructure

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 OT Regional Manager is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of Operational Technology (OT) systems with corporate standards across assigned sites. This role focuses on maintaining operational continuity, reducing risk exposure, and advancing strategic initiatives through close collaboration with site teams, IT, and engineering partners. Additionally, this position serves as the primary point of contact for site support and training, ensuring consistent guidance and capability development across the sites and regions.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Provide regional leadership for Operational Technology systems across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring reliability, performance, cybersecurity, and alignment with corporate standards.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational uptime, reduce system-related risks, and support manufacturing productivity objectives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex OT issues, leading incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.
• Champion business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for critical OT systems and infrastructure.
• Establish and promote OT best practices, standards, and governance across the region.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and technology optimization.
• Build organizational capability by coaching OT Site Leads and developing technical expertise across manufacturing locations.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives, training programs, and documentation efforts to support standardization and operational excellence.
• Foster strong relationships with site stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on OT-related priorities and investments.
• Partner with Corporate IT and Cybersecurity teams to strengthen the security posture of manufacturing environments and reduce operational risk.
• Lead regional efforts related to OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, compliance, and remediation initiatives.
• Support the development and execution of IT/OT integration strategies that improve connectivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Project teams to ensure Operational Technology requirements are incorporated into capital projects and manufacturing investments.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for OT-related projects, system upgrades, and technology deployments across the region.
• Monitor project execution to ensure deliverables are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with business and technical requirements.
• Support the successful commissioning, startup, and adoption of new technologies that advance manufacturing performance and operational excellence.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Automation, Control Systems, or Manufacturing Technology environments, including experience in multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading technical projects, supporting multiple facilities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve complex operational and technology challenges.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, including PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI systems, industrial networks, P&IDs, and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Experience supporting OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, system compliance, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Preferred experience in dairy, food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other process manufacturing environments.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT teams.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while responding effectively to critical operational issues.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Midwest region and provide both remote and on-site support to manufacturing facilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in manufacturing and production environments.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Development opportunities that enhance you 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: $107,305 - $140,895

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.

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