Milk Quality Specialist at Saputo Dairy Foods

Leongatha, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Quality Assurance, Relationship Building, Data Analysis, Milk Quality Management, Mastitis Management, Animal Welfare, Sustainable Agriculture, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Incident Investigation, Reporting, Consultative Work, Dairy Industry Knowledge, Agriculture

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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 We are seeking a Veterinarian or a Milk Quality Specialist with experience in dairy to join our team in Gippsland on a part time; 12 month Fixed Term contract. As part of our Farm Milk Quality Team, you will play a pivotal role ensuring the responsible sourcing of milk from our suppliers. This includes consultative work around mastitis management and milk quality with our suppliers across the region. You will also have responsibility for implementing the Saputo Animal Welfare policy and representing Saputo at an industry level to drive best practice across the Australian dairy industry. Reporting to the Head of Milk Quality Assurance, your responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with farmers, Saputo Field Services, logistics partners, and manufacturing facilities. Lead and coach continuous improvement in milk quality performance through targeted initiatives. Investigate milk quality incidents and verify corrective actions. Ensure farms comply with regulatory standards in milk quality and food safety. Champion animal welfare and support sustainable agriculture practices. Provide insightful analysis and reporting to drive decision-making. About You Veterinary Science degree (preferably), Animal Science qualification, or background in agriculture or sustainability. OR Experience installing dairies and working closely with farmers. Experience in quality assurance within agriculture, preferably dairy. Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to navigate sensitive situations. Strong IT skills for data analysis and reporting. We’ll support you with Competitive salary + prorated car allowance Learning and development opportunities Employee Share Ownership Program Click on Apply for this job to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, please contact Pratima on 0476 610 917. Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant. As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network. 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. Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 59 manufacturing facilities and over 19,400 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way. Stay in touch! Follow the hashtag #OurBestIsMadeOfYours on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Responsibilities

You will ensure the responsible sourcing of milk from suppliers and implement the Saputo Animal Welfare policy. Additionally, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives in milk quality performance and investigate incidents.