Project Liaison

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?

Position Title: Engineer Manager Job Profile ID: Manager, Engineer Grade: 8

Business Title: Project Liaison Manager Reports to: Operations Manager

Department: Operations Location: Friendship

Company Introduction embedded into Workday:

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 Project Liaison Manager serves as the key interface between capital project teams and plant operations to ensure alignment, operational readiness, and effective execution. This role integrates capital project activities with site operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production, quality, and operational requirements.

This position partners with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to minimize disruption, support commissioning and startup, and ensure a successful transition to steady-state operations.

Pay Range: Grade 8 - $89,695 - $134,545

• Serves as the primary interface between project teams and plant operations, translating project scope, timelines, and deliverables into clear operational requirements.
• Ensures alignment with plant priorities including safety, quality, productivity, and yield performance.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Environmental, and Logistics teams to support project execution.
• Leads planning and plant readiness activities for installations, shutdowns, tie-ins, commissioning, and startup.
• Ensures operational requirements including procedures, training, and staffing are established and executed.
• Supports execution of capital projects by aligning project plans with operational needs and plant expectations.
• Identifies, assesses, and escalates risks related to safety, quality, production, and timelines.
• Supports timely issue resolution to minimize operational disruption.
• Maintains structured tracking of cross-functional actions and ensures accountability and follow-through.
• Facilitates consistent communication across teams regarding project progress, impacts, and key decisions.
• Supports commissioning and startup activities to ensure successful transition to steady-state operations.
• Partners with plant teams to resolve issues and achieve targeted performance outcomes.
• Drives coordination between capital project timelines and plant production schedules.
• Coordinates execution sequencing to align with operational priorities and minimize downtime.
• Maintains visibility of project dependencies and ensures cross-functional alignment.
• Coordinates resources and activities to reduce operational disruption during project execution.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for project integration and execution outcomes.
• Adheres to the Saputo code of ethics and actively applies Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Associates degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installation, or commissioning activities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, utilities, and production processes.
• Understanding of capital project execution and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (GMP, OSHA).
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into operational impact.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support shutdowns, startups, and project execution.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Manufacturing environment with frequent presence on the plant floor.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and access production and mechanical areas.
• Exposure to typical plant conditions including noise, temperature variation, and moving equipment.
• Flexibility to support non-standard hours during critical project phases (e.g., shutdowns, startups).

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have The Following Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for results.
• Are able to manage competing priorities and multiple initiatives effectively.
• Influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Communicate clearly and consistently across all levels of the organization.
• Take a structured and disciplined approach to execution and problem solving.

Position Abilities and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Fine manipulation and hand dexterity, including ability to grip and squeeze; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), to include bump cap, hearing, and eye protection. This also include additional PPE requirements as defined for the position activities.
• Must be able to work overtime on a daily and/or weekly basis.

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.

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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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.

To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).

DATE POSTED: 5/26/2026

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.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. 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.

To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).