Master Cheesemaker

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of the role:
Based out of St. Marys and Orangeville locations and working in partnership with our Plant Managers, the Master Cheesemaker’s role will be to take full ownership of the plant’s cheese production recipes, from recipe design to implementation and upkeep. The Master Cheesemaker will be responsible for the review and optimization of cheese recipes to ensure achievement of finished product specifications, raw material cost and cheese performance targets. He or she will be at the forefront of trouble-shooting any issues that are causing deviations from said targets. The Master Cheesemaker will also be periodically involved in new recipe development, with the support of the R&D and Product Development group. Finally, this role also covers responsibility for continuous development of cheesemaking expertise at the plant operational level.

How you will make contributions that matter:

- Recipe design: Select ingredients, cheese-make parameters and finished product composition targets as a function of regulations, cost and product performance expectations;
- Recipe maintenance: Trouble-shooting, root-cause analysis of issues, making recipe adjustments and giving instructions to cheesemakers and supervisors for corrective action;
- Recipe performance: Periodic review of financial performance with Plant Manager and Accountant; making necessary recipe adjustments to optimize raw material cost;
- Product performance: Review QA and internal product performance testing reports. Actively participate in sensory evaluation and grading to ensure optimal product quality;
- Continuous development: Regular upkeep with cheesemaking technology through internal and external training, as well as developing cheesemaking know-how on the production floor;
- Support Cheese Production Department as required.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or College degree in Dairy Science or Food Science preferred with a focus on dairy processing, preferably cheese;
- 3+ years of experience working in a Cheese manufacturing facility;
- Strong communication skills;
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrated initiative and leadership abilities.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

- Competitive salaries
- Advantageous corporate agreements
- Full range of group insurance benefits
- Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
- Purchase option of company stocks
- Group RRSP
- Health and wellness program in the workplace
- Assistance program for employees and their families
- Saputo products at a discounted price

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day
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