Full-Time
Business Partner Leap Deployment
Posted on 1/24/2026
Agropur
1,001-5,000 employees
Cooperative dairy processor and ingredient supplier
Compensation Overview
$82.6k - $103.2k/yr
Brossard, QC, Canada
Hybrid
Hybrid role with 50% remote work; travel regularly to plants across Canada.
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- Knowledge of the food industry, manufacturing environments, and sales and delivery processes.
- Training or experience in ITIL process management (required).
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in large-scale and complex SAP deployments.
- Familiarity with tools such as JIRA (an asset).
- Strong leadership, collaboration, rigor, and stress management skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
- Basic knowledge of technology project management.
- Willingness to travel regularly to plants across Canada.
- Develop and manage the Hypercare strategy for each deployment wave, including governance, onsite and remote coverage, travel logistics, and resource alignment.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to define, monitor, and achieve stabilization objectives.
- Ensure follow-up and resolution of critical incidents and lead daily Scrum meetings during major issues.
- Implement mechanisms to minimize disruptions, identify recurring issues, and contribute to continuous improvement of SAP system stability and performance.
- Oversee the prioritization and delivery of RICEFW items (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) during the Hypercare phase.
- Act as the main point of contact for critical issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
- Monitor system performance and user feedback during Hypercare and communicate regularly with stakeholders and management.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment within the Hypercare group, promoting knowledge sharing.
- Ensure a seamless handover of solutions to IT and business support teams for steady-state operations.
- Familiarity with JIRA (an asset).
Agropur is a dairy cooperative and one of the largest dairy processors in North America. It processes and sells a wide range of dairy products—milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream—and dairy ingredients like whey protein, serving both retail consumers and business customers who use its ingredients in their own products. Its vertically integrated model controls many steps from member dairy farms to final shelves, enabling efficiency across the supply chain. The company distributes profits to its farmer members, reflecting its cooperative structure, and operates in Canada, the United States, and internationally through exports. Unlike many competitors, Agropur combines a large, member-owned cooperative with a broad product lineup and extensive B2B and retail reach, supported by a fully integrated supply chain. Its goal is to provide dependable dairy products and ingredients to consumers and businesses while supporting its farmer members and maintaining scale and supply security.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$770M
Headquarters
Longueuil, Canada
Founded
1938
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bedford facility expansion creates 30 skilled jobs by 2028, targeting protein-rich dairy ingredients demand.
- Lake Norden $65.3 million upgrade boosts powder output 20 million pounds annually with South Dakota funding.
- 2025 revenues hit $8.9 billion, up 2%, with EBITDA at $686.4 million enabling $70 million member returns.
What critics are saying
- Sussex plant closes by 2028, cutting 60 jobs and sparking Unifor protests and community backlash.
- New Brunswick withholds future subsidies after Agropur hides Sussex closure from $2.4 million grant talks.
- Arla Foods undercuts Agropur's whey prices 10-15% via expanded US capacity, eroding B2B market share.
What makes Agropur unique
- Agropur operates as North America's largest dairy cooperative with 2,700 farmer-members owning the business.
- Vertically integrated model controls supply chain from 6.8 billion liters of member milk to retail brands like Natrel.
- Processes dairy at 29 plants across Canada and US, serving retail, foodservice, and B2B ingredients markets.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Remote Work Options
Mental Health Support
Telemedicine
Company News
N.B. premier says Agropur should've shared plans to close Sussex plant. Published: April 27, 2026 at 7:32PM EDT New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says "it would've been helpful" to have known Agropur's full restructuring plans prior to the dairy co-operative's announcement last week of winding down operations in Sussex while expanding in Miramichi with the help of taxpayer's money. Agropur said the Sussex-area facility - which makes butter and powdered milk products - would close by the end of 2028, resulting in approximately 60 job losses. At the same time, Agropur said a $20-million expansion at its Miramichi facility would create 15 skilled jobs. In February, the New Brunswick government announced funding of up to $2.4 million in a non-repayable contribution to expand the capacity to process milk in Miramichi. On Thursday, Holt said she had misunderstood information from the company when she told reporters there would be a net gain of Agropur jobs in New Brunswick. Holt said on Monday there would in fact be a net loss of about 45 Agropur jobs in New Brunswick. Holt said when Opportunities NB learned Agropur was in the process of restructuring, the provincial government "saw the potential for loss" and decided to act. "We were holding on to as much as we could within the province's means and with the responsible fiscal analysis we needed to do about how we invest to support jobs in New Brunswick," said Holt. As part of last week's announcement, Agropur also confirmed it would be expanding production in Bedford, N.S., while also ending operations in Truro, N.S. Holt and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB Luke Randall said they didn't know the full details of Agropur's restructuring plans when the non-repayable contribution was announced in February. "That would've been helpful information to have, to understand the full picture of the impact on New Brunswick and not just the opportunity to modernize and secure, prevent the loss of jobs in the Miramichi, but to really understand the full picture of what the company was planning to do," said Holt. "It's not good news for Sussex. It's not news that any of us are happy about. But the support will be there for families and the people impacted." Holt said employees in the Sussex-area would have opportunities to relocate for other Agropur jobs "should they choose to," adding there were no conversations happening to try and reverse the company's decision. Progressive Conservative MLA Tammy Scott-Wallace told CTV Atlantic last week "we do not have these jobs to lose in this region." "I'm absolutely livid to think that the province would even consider giving money to one region that would cause such serious harm to another," said Scott-Wallace.
Dairy coop Agropur expanding production in Bedford, N.S., scaling down work in Sussex, N.B. Published: April 23, 2026 at 1:30PM EDT Dairy cooperative Agropur is planning to expand its production in Bedford, N.S., and Miramichi, N.B., while also winding down operations in Truro, N.S., and Sussex, N.B. Agropur, which is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada, said it is spending nearly $1 billion to update equipment with new technologies and automation at its Bedford and Beauceville, Que., plants. Both projects are subject to final approval by the end of the year. The company said the expansion in Bedford would create nearly 30 skilled jobs. "Operations at the Sussex, New Brunswick, plant and the Truro Ingredients plant in Nova Scotia will be gradually scaled down and ultimately cease once dairy ingredient production in Bedford becomes fully operational, which is currently expected by the end of 2028," says the company, in a news release. "While difficult, these decisions are aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of Agropur's operations in the region and strengthening its competitiveness." In a separate news release, the Nova Scotia government said Agropur employs more than 400 Nova Scotians at its Bedford and Truro sites. "Nova Scotia is a great choice for Agropur's expansion," said Premier Tim Houston in the release. "Agropur's strong commitments to market diversification and growth align with our government's plan to grow our economy and support the success of our people." The Nova Scotia government says the Bedford facility's expansion will lead to it becoming a major dairy ingredient processing site, and also include a new butter processing line. In an e-mail to CTV News Atlantic, the company says the closure of the Sussex facility - which makes butter and powdered milk products - is expected to happen by the end of 2028, and will result in approximately 60 job losses. The company says a $20-million expansion at its Miramichi facility will create 15 skilled jobs. Last February, the New Brunswick government announced funding of up to $2.4 million in a non-repayable contribution to modernize the Miramichi plant and expand its milk processing capacity. "When companies decided to restructure, there's no guarantee they'll choose New Brunswick as part of the restructuring plans," said Randall at an announcement of the provincial government's goal to boost the economy by 10 per cent in four years. "We like to partner to be part of that growth." New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said there are "going to be more jobs with Agropur at the end of the day," at the same announcement on Thursday. When asked about an inconsistency in information coming from the company, Holt said she would follow up with reporters. "Our understanding of their growth plans is that they were going to come out with a larger workforce at the end of this process than today," said Holt. CTV News Atlantic has also sent a request for further comment to Agropur. "We can feel for the folks in Sussex who are hearing the news about the shift of that work," said Holt. "And we're grateful that Agropur has committed to supporting those employees if they choose to relocate to where the new opportunities are. So Agropur is growing in the Miramichi, and actually at the end of this they will have net more employment and activity in New Brunswick than they do today." In a statement, Unifor says it will work closely with affected members "to provide support, advocate for fair treatment, and ensure workers have access to the resources and assistance they need during this transition." "This facility has been an important part of the local economy, and its closure will be felt across the community," says Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray in a news release. "Our priority is making sure members have the support they need - whether that's through job transition, retraining opportunities, or ensuring the strongest possible protections are in place as operations wind down."
South Dakota Board of Economic Development approves funding for dairy processing company in Lake Norden. By DRG Media Group News Apr 11, 2026 | 3:35 PM The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved (April 8, 2026) a Reinvestment Payment Program award for Agropur Inc. Under this program, eligible projects may receive a refund of state sales and use tax they pay on their investment, after achieving project completion. This program provides key support for a major reinvestment project that will modernize production capabilities and strengthen dairy manufacturing in South Dakota. "Ag is king in South Dakota. These approvals reflect our commitment to help South Dakota businesses reinvest in our state," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "By encouraging reinvestment and innovation, we're strengthening key industries and supporting long-term economic growth." The board approved a Reinvestment Payment Program award for Agropur Inc. of up to $835,953. Agropur is investing approximately $65.3 million to overhaul and refurbish the powder drying system in their Lake Norden facility, including replacing key equipment, expanding product offerings, and installing equipment to improve efficiency. The upgrades will restore powder production and enable manufacturing of new whey products. Upon completion, annual powder output is expected to increase by approximately 20 million pounds. "When companies reinvest in South Dakota, it strengthens our workforce and supports long-term economic opportunity," said GOED Commissioner Bill Even. "Projects like this help existing employers remain competitive and continue growing."
Agropur posts $8.9B in 2025 revenues. February 11, 2026 During its 87th Annual General Meeting, Agropur announced the cooperative generated revenues of $8.9 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, representing 2.0% growth compared with 2024. Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITDA) also increased, reaching $686.4 million, an improvement of 12.6% over the previous year. "In 2025, Agropur delivered solid financial results, strengthening its ability to continue growing and investing in its future. Thanks to this performance, $70 million was distributed to member dairy producers in the form of patronage returns. Despite the current economic uncertainty, Agropur remains well positioned to support its communities with nutritious, high-quality dairy products while ensuring its long-term success," said Roger Massicotte, president of Agropur. "The Cooperative's financial position is strong. We must continue to improve our operational efficiency to reduce costs and strengthen our competitiveness in the market. We also plan to increase our capacity to process value-added products to meet the strong market demand for protein-enriched products. In addition to creating more value for the Cooperative, this strategy will allow us to approach future challenges with greater resilience and strengthen our position as the dairy partner of choice for the food industry," added Émile Cordeau, CEO. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! JOIN TODAY to unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In
Amcor enables commercialization of recycle-ready packaging for largest dairy cooperative in canada. Amcor collaborated with Agropur on a sustainability-focused redesign of its Grand Cheddar(TM) premium cheese packaging, which resulted in an 82% reduction in packaging weight. The package redesign maintained the signature high-end look while dramatically lowering material usage, greenhouse gas emissions and supply chain costs. Oshkosh, Wis. - February 5, 2026 - Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is proud to announce the commercialization of AmPrima(R) Plus recycle-ready packaging that supports cheese processors in meeting sustainability goals driven by retailer and legislative mandates across North America, without compromising packaging performance. Agropur's Grand Cheddar(TM) signature premium cheddar cheese transitioned from a paperboard overpack with plain flow wrap film to a stunning all-flexible package from Amcor, using AmPrima(R) Plus. To maintain the signature high-end look, Amcor employed Amplify(R) finishing technologies including matte overlacquer and metallic inks to make the product stand out. "The new Agropur Grand Cheddar(TM) package demonstrates flexible packaging's unique ability to deliver meaningful source reduction and cost savings," said John Kearny, Senior Commercial Director - Dairy, Amcor Flexibles North America. "Amcor's AmPrima(R) Plus solution represents innovation in material technology. It's the industry's first recycle-ready flow wrap for chunk cheese, a multi-billion dollar food category, that meets the Association of Plastic Recycler's guidelines for recyclability without compromising other packaging performance requirements." When recycled, AmPrima(R) Plus flow wrap provides a 45% reduction in carbon footprint over standard flow wrap, according to an Amcor ASSET(TM) life cycle assessment that is certified by the Carbon Trust. * Compatible with existing flow wrap equipment-a drop-in film that supports fast, easy transition to recycle-ready material * Maintains barrier performance, with excellent abrasion and puncture resistance * Protects the flavors and textures of premium natural cheese * Provides superior heat resistance * Achieves equivalent line speeds to non-recycle-ready flow wrap film on existing equipment * Offers excellent clarity to showcase cheese * Prints as easily as any traditional flow wrap film, regardless of how it is printed, including special graphic techniques, allowing for Amplify(R) finishing technologies Amcor offers a complete portfolio of recycle-ready packaging solutions for the dairy industry. In addition to AmPrima(R) Plus, available for flow wrap, stand up pouches, overwrap, and forming/non-forming applications, Amcor's broader portfolio of sustainability solutions also includes Eco-Tite(R) recycle-ready shrink bags, Amcor Revolution(TM) Barrier APET films and the AmFiniti(TM) platform, which enables the use of mechanically and chemically recycled content in both flexible and rigid formats. These solutions help dairy processors transition from non-recyclable structures to packaging that aligns with North American recycle-ready guidelines while maintaining the performance and functionality required for today's dairy applications. About Amcor Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Its global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables The National Tribune to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for its customers and their consumers. The National Tribune is guided by its purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC