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    Work/Life balance
    3.5(22 ratings)
    Career development
    3.2(22 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.0(22 ratings)
    Management
    3.0(22 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.2(22 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.5(22 ratings)
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    5.0
    Production Operator
    Jan 2026
    Warrnambool VIC 3280Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great and enjoyable experience
    The good thingsGood, warm working environment where almost everybody is willing to help. Great coaching and chance to learn.
    The challengesMore and more trainings
    2.0
    Mid Level Manager
    Oct 2025
    Melbourne VIC 300011 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    The business use to be good to work for, however there seems to be no direction from the business. Saputo seems to be a place now where the business will drain every ounce of sweat out of you before you decide to leave or they will push you to the brink
    The good thingsGreat colleagues, great community feel regional areas.
    The challengesSLT team is not aligned with one another, constantly belittle one another behind each other's backs (Not professional). There is lack of acknowledgment for those who have been loyal to the business over the years and what they have contributed they are completely taken advantage of. Skill, knowledge, expertise are not factored in when it comes to promotions it's all about if you are friends with (a senior leadership member) To many placed into roles they are not skilled /competent for. Team members are encouraged to speak up and voice their opinions however when they do certain leaders deem them to be problematic this is evident throughout Supply Chain, Customer Service, S&OP. Saputo values use to be always mentioned however they are never spoken about in Australia anymore. Human resources is non-existent/ present thought out business lack of awareness regarding psychosocial/ mental health issues throughout business, Stress claims have increased but are not factored in on metrics
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Production Operator
    Sep 2025
    Leongatha VIC 395317 to 18 years in the role, former employee
    Stay away not unless you like being used as a door mat.
    The good thingsThere is nothing good about been used..
    The challengesWhen Saputo took over Murray Goulbourne management stayed the same so the same disappointments just kept happening with no improvements it was very disappointing to see when some of the workers took pride in there job but was never recognized.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Production Operator
    Jul 2025
    Allansford VIC 32776 to 7 years in the role, former employee
    Just go there for money and don’t believe their Saputo family propaganda.
    The good thingsGood hourly rate and some good people there.
    The challengesLimited training opportunities unless you’re mates with the Production Manager. RDOs struggle to be approved causing people to use their personal leave. Plant shutdowns due to poor management resulting in Operators needing to use their own leave.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Tanker Driver
    Dec 2024
    Laverton VIC 3028Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Please don't be fooled with the 4 on 4 off roster for the salary package.
    The good thingsWork colleagues are great
    The challengesNot Getting paid fairly for the shifts you do, they fool you with a package salary.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Reliability
    Oct 2024
    Burnie TAS 73207 to 8 years in the role
    Challenging and belittling.
    The good thingsWork colleagues are mostly friendly and are doing their best, but managements incompetence and arrogance makes their jobs impossible.
    The challengesManagement and site leadership lie and mislead and the people who work for Saputo are just a number. Don't believe their prattle about one big supportive family.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Customer Service Role
    Nov 2023
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    awful, avoid working here. Too many office politics
    The good thingsmy team mates and hybrid working
    The challengeslack of training and support - little to no comms on my progress
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Driver
    Oct 2023
    Bairnsdale & Gippsland VIC1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    If you like to work for a place that steels your wages each week from not put in the real times and work you do , then take a number of weeks to get it back that the place . Also each truck is not safe to drive they all have major faults that say it will be fix the next day . Dam joke
    The good thingsGoing to farms pick ups
    The challengesThe old school of works and not open to new people
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Internal Communications Advisor
    Oct 2023
    Southbank VIC 3006Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great opportunity to grow, learn and evolve!
    The good thingsI love having the opportunity to work in a supporting team which has stringent and effective processes, while also feeling empowered to bring ideas and experiences from previous employment to grow and evolve in my role. Working with a range of stakeholders and with several calendar events on the horizon, no two days are the same. SDA is a responsible corporation and holds itself to account on its Saputo Promise, meaning its employees work hard to ensure it is a safe and inclusive workspace which helps protect well-being, health, safety and the environment.
    The challengesGetting across our company's processes and readapting my mindset to get quality over speed has been slightly difficult but I am getting used to it and this will no doubt help my future with SDA in the long-term.
    1.0
    Senior Payroll Officer
    Sep 2023
    Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Felt like I was fooled
    The good thingsNone that I could think of
    The challengesAlot of the payroll team was inexperienced. I thought I would do payroll processing but unaware was brought in to train them, and to top it off they were solely given the tasks like doing all payroll reports when they are really really green. I was not allowed to do these tasks but train. If get stuck I have to assist them. Hired to be used up not developed. HR said I must 'cross skill' so I left.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Procurement Manager
    Feb 2023
    9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Saputo is a fun place to be every day which is why I’m still here 8 years later!
    The good thingsSaputo is a fun place to work, with great people who are willing to jump in and help and a supportive close-knit culture. Someone is always up for a coffee, chat or a beer after work. I have had 2 of my 3 children while working for Saputo and have been fortunate to have been offered a promotion while I was away and have also been able to return with flexible work arrangements being supported without having to have a “difficult conversation”.
    The challengesBeing the largest dairy manufacture in Australia the business operates at a fast pace and employees are required to think and act quickly. While this can be a challenge to some this also means every day is exciting and there is never a dull moment.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Factory Manager
    Dec 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    All the good things I had heard about the company are true.
    The good thingsGreat people, fantastic career opportunities, job satisfaction, good work/life balance, a good company to work for
    The challengesWhen the pressure is on it's on, however the support network gets behind you to get through all challenges.
    5.0
    Finance & Administration Manager SDA Feeds - Supplier Services
    Dec 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A great place to work and grow professionally.
    The good thingsA place where employees feel part of a family. Colleagues are friendly and management strongly encourage personal development.
    The challengesFinding growth opportunities within the niche department I work for; however, this is compensated by Saputo's willingness to provide secondment opportunities or provide similar opportunities withing other larger departments.
    5.0
    Talent Acquisition Manager
    Nov 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Fantastic to work with real people who understand and appreciate the contribution you make.
    The good thingsWarm, genuine and flexible working environment. Great access to leaders and a willingness from management and colleagues to support one another. Tangible products that you can be proud of.
    The challengesMultiple regional locations means you'll work with people that you'll never meet in person.
    4.0
    Export Coordinator
    Nov 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Felt welcome and valued and given the opportunity to contribute within the team from day one.
    The good thingsGreat team environment and the current business work arrangement is the flexibility to work from home 3 days per week.
    The challengesBeing in a team the comprises of staff spread across three Saputo sites, however MS Teams keeps us connected.
    5.0
    Demand and Supply Lead
    Nov 2022
    I have been very lucky to have been able to advance my career in Australia and Canada.
    The good thingsGreat Values and Culture, lots of opportunities for growth and opportunities to work globally
    The challengesNot a lot of challenges, if anything being part of a global company can sometimes be challenging with time zones
    5.0
    HR Department
    Nov 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great fun culture, supportive environment promoting a healthy work life balance.
    The good thingsMy team are fun we love to have a laugh. The role is challenging, and we learn something new every day.
    The challengesThe complexities and the dairy industry is a challenging, however always learning more.
    4.0
    Sourcing Projects Manager - Operations Procurement
    Nov 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Overall, it has been a delight to work at Saputo Dairy Australia.
    The good thingsReally supportive people leaders, great working environment, good development opportunities.
    The challengesAverage remuneration package and benefits offered.
    5.0
    Operator Labourer
    Sep 2022
    rewarding
    The good thingsworking as a team to achieve the goal
    The challengesworking as a team to make every thing as it should be and write the first time
    5.0
    HR Department
    Aug 2021
    Great place to work, great for career development.
    The good thingsGreat people,supportive culture.
    The challengesLacks clear strategy at times.
    3.0
    Milk Tanker Operator
    Apr 2021
    current employee
    Saputo IBL talks the talk but lacks in the walk.
    The good thingsWell maintained fleet.
    The challengesWorking within a carrot and stick employment model where full time positions are verbally offered but never materialise. Over half the drivers are now employed as contracted. No job security.
    1.0
    Planning Analyst
    Apr 2021
    Disaster, when company change over there was no change management, they had no idea of the knowledge of the people they had and how to retain their business acumen. People felt like they were talking to a brick wall. Not a good working environment. People got burnt.
    The good thingsDidn't enjoy too much
    The challengesPeople and Personalities
    1 person found this helpful
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