Trainee - Summer 2027

Saputo Inc.; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Meaningful compensation & benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a supervisory professional to lead a department in our Tulare, CA facility. The role focuses on achieving daily production goals, maintaining cost controls, and ensuring GMP compliance.

You’ll supervise staff, coordinate with Plant Management, and support safety programs while maintaining quality standards. You will evaluate processes, mentor teammates, and manage paperwork and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Dairy Science, Food Science, or related field.
• Ability to evaluate production and packaging processes to determine efficient methods.
• Ability to lead, influence and motivate people and promote quality, safety, and teamwork.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of computer programs (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain cost, quality, and environment of a department.
• Directly supervise activities of department employees.
• Focus on plant goals to attain production volume daily while controlling costs.
• Ensure proper set-up and operation of the process, including machinery, computers, and product schedule.
• Ensure safety, GMPs, and sanitation policies and procedures are met.
• Communicate effectively with department employees, the Plant Manager, support services, and all levels of management.
• Participate in plant safety programs and take ownership of assigned safety programs.
• Complete all paperwork including production/packaging records, sanitation lists, schedules, accident reports, investigations, and other HR-related paperwork.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Skills

Leadership / People management

Cost control

Process improvement

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science or Food Science or related field

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?

How you will make contributions that matter…

• Effectively monitor and maintain cost, quality, and environment of a department.

• Directly supervise activities of department employees.

• Focus on plant goals to attain expected production volume on a daily basis while controlling costs.

• Ensure proper set-up and operation of the process, to include machinery, computers, and product schedule.

• Ensure that safety, good manufacturing processes (GMPs), and sanitation policies and procedures are met.

• Communicate and interact effectively with department employees, the Plant Manager, support services, and all levels of management to ensure smooth operation of the processes.

• Assume an active role in the plant safety programs to include involvement and support of the plant safety teams.

• Participate and take ownership of assigned plant safety programs.

• Complete all assigned paperwork, including production/packaging records, sanitation lists, schedules, accident reports, investigations, and any other paperwork deemed necessary with respect to HR guidelines.

• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• Are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Food Science, or a related field (preferred).

• Have the ability to evaluate the production and packaging processes and determine the most efficient method of accomplishing goals.

• Have the ability to lead, influence and motivate people and promote quality, safety, and teamwork.

• Are able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Have a working knowledge of computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.).

• Are self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team.

• Have the ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.

• Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.

• Can communicate effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times

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.

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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