Regional Training Lead

About the role

Saputo is seeking a Regional Training Lead to support manufacturing operations across Northern Victoria from its Cobram site. This influential position focuses on training governance, competency assurance and compliance risk, working closely with operational leaders to shape workforce capability.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to identify and manage training and competency risks.
• Lead training needs analysis and prioritize capability initiatives based on risk and business impact.
• Drive ownership and accountability for training and compliance outcomes.
• Champion consistent training and competency standards across the site.
• Provide advice on audit readiness, compliance requirements and workforce capability gaps.
• Monitor training effectiveness, competency frameworks and compliance activities.
• Manage training priorities, budgets and external training providers.
• Support audits and resolve training‑related non‑conformances.

Required profile

• Experience in training, learning, capability or competency management within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, quality or operational risk frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience driving change, improving standards and implementing consistent ways of working.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Confident communicator who can provide clear advice and hold stakeholders accountable.

Required skills

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)

What we offer

• A highly visible role influencing capability, compliance and business performance.
• Opportunity to partner directly with operational leaders and drive meaningful change.
• A collaborative environment focused on safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• The ability to shape how training and competency is managed across multiple manufacturing sites.