Farm Business Manager

at  Saputo Inc

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?

You will make contributions that matter by…

• Being the main point of contact for a select number of farms and supporting them in delivering the day-to-day operational plans
• Ensuring security of milk supply through strong and consistent relationships, supporting farmers with future plans and understanding the SDUK business and our strategy
• Supporting the Sustainability Manager – Milk, to deliver the Sustainable farm plan for each individual farm and ensure full engagement, resulting in emissions reduction across our milk pool.
• As well FBM accountabilities, a specific focus on managing supply and demand into Davidstow, including day to day volume management, forecasting, quality management and working closely to site and GDL to deliver this.

You are best suited for the role if you have…

• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of the dairy farming landscape (Technical, Welfare, Nutrition, Costings)
• Experience of working directly with farmers and/or in the milk supply chain
• A proven track record of managing and/or active participation in projects from concept through to delivery
• The ability to analyse and interpret farm business data with good knowledge of excel
• Self-motivation as well as ability to demonstrate working well as part of a team
• Strong influencing skills
• A current drivers license as this role involved travelling to farms

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

• Flexible, autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Private Health Care
• Health Cash Plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life Assurance
• Free, onsite parking
• Discounted branded products
• Subsidised staff restaurant on site
• 25 Holidays + 8 bank holidays
• My Staff shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.
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

• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of the dairy farming landscape (Technical, Welfare, Nutrition, Costings)
• Experience of working directly with farmers and/or in the milk supply chain
• A proven track record of managing and/or active participation in projects from concept through to delivery
• The ability to analyse and interpret farm business data with good knowledge of excel
• Self-motivation as well as ability to demonstrate working well as part of a team
• Strong influencing skills
• A current drivers license as this role involved travelling to farm