Regional OT Manager - Midwest

Saputo; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo is seeking an OT Regional Manager to oversee Operational Technology across multiple Midwest manufacturing sites. You will lead reliability, security, and compliance of OT systems, collaborating with site teams, IT, and engineering to sustain operations and drive improvements.

You will champion best practices, manage risks, and mentor site OT leads while supporting capital projects and modernization initiatives in a fast-paced dairy processing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting OT in multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, including PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, system compliance, and modernization initiatives.
• Ability to travel regularly across the Midwest region to support facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for OT systems across multiple facilities, ensuring reliability, performance, cybersecurity, and alignment with corporate standards.
• Drive initiatives to improve uptime, reduce OT risks, and support productivity objectives.
• Serve as primary escalation point for OT issues, leading incident response and root cause analysis.

Skills

OT experience

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI systems

IT/OT infrastructure

OT cybersecurity

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming tools

SCADA/HMI

Industrial networks

P&IDs

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.

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