Job Summary
This role is responsible for ensuring the responsible sourcing of milk from suppliers, focusing on mastitis management and milk quality.
About the Job
* The Veterinarian will play a pivotal role in the Farm Milk Quality Team, ensuring that all milk delivered meets regulatory standards and quality expectations.
* They will develop and maintain exceptional relationships with farmers, Saputo Field Services, logistics partners, and manufacturing facilities to understand and address challenges they face.
* The successful candidate will lead and coach continuous improvement in milk quality performance through targeted initiatives, effectively investigating milk quality incidents and verifying corrective actions to prevent future issues.
* They will ensure farms comply with regulatory standards in both milk quality and food safety, contributing to a safe and sustainable supply chain.
* Animal welfare will be championed by supporting and implementing animal welfare policy across all operations.
* Sustainable agriculture practices and emissions reduction initiatives will also be promoted.
* The Veterinarian will provide insightful analysis and reporting as required to drive decision-making and improve on-farm and business outcomes.
Requirements
* Veterinary Science degree (preferably), Animal Science qualification, or a background in agriculture or sustainability.
* Demonstrated experience in quality assurance within agriculture, preferably in the dairy industry.
* Exceptional skills in building and maintaining relationships, with the ability to navigate potentially sensitive situations.
* Proven experience in implementing change and continuous improvement processes.
* Strong IT skills, with the ability to utilize technology for data analysis and reporting.