At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

This position is responsible for managing Quality Assurance at a Regional level for multiple facilities. This position must ensure that the company produces safe products of the highest and most consistent quality by overseeing Quality Systems at both the Corporate and plant level.  This position will aid in the assessment of operations and manage the creation and implementation of Corporate Quality Assurance Policies and Programs utilized at plant and corporate levels.  The position will work closely with each plant QA teams, with each facility QA manager while having a dotted line report to the Director of QA.

Job Opportunity location: Based at a Saputo plant on the East Coast with potential of hybrid work (minimum 3 days weekly onsite when not traveling).

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

Troubleshoot problems associated with production in approximately five facilities; investigate root cause, develop and implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence through the development of long-term solutions.

Work with Plant Quality Assurance Teams to install appropriate controls, sample plans, hold/release system modifications, code rotation, batching and processing controls, and other production systems where problems might exist.

Develop rapport with Plant and QA managers of all company owned and co-pack customer facilities.

Assure that all plants are always audit- and inspection- ready.

Responsible for troubleshooting to include organizing, prioritizing and completing audit items with plant Quality teams.

Regularly audit facility Food Safety and Food Quality Plans for compliance with Corporate and Customer Policies as well as State and Federal regulations.

Identify and lead Process Quality Improvement initiatives within the assigned region.

Implement measures to effectively track/trend conformance to corporate quality assurance programs to prevent food quality or food safety issues at manufacturing facilities and off-site storage facilities.

Develop and manage sampling plans to monitor finished product quality and compositional results to ensure standards of identity are maintained.

Coordinate QA efforts with Research & Development and vice versa

Work with R&D to ensure that manufacturing and raw material specifications exist and are current and enforced.

Stay current with all key regulatory and certifying agency guidelines.  Manage regulatory issues within assigned region to include process filings, unannounced inspections, requirements associated with label compliance and net weight, etc.

Partner with Customer Service and Sales on various Customer Quality Support projects/

All other duties assigned by any member of the Quality Assurance department, including but not limited to:

Lab Management/Lab Procedures

Quality Systems/Safe Quality Food Program (SQF)

Supplier Quality/Trace Gains Database

Conformance to Standard/Quality Metrics

Research & Development Trial Support

Drive Statistical Process Control in Lab and Plant Floor

Sensory Program

Positive Release Program

Complaint Investigations/Complaint Reduction Projects

Quality Alerts

ECOLAB Contact

You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience, skills, and qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

5 years of managerial QA leadership experience in the dairy (preferred) or beverage manufacturing industry (preferably with multi-plant responsibility) - preferably fluid environments beverage industry, with emphasis on Pasteurized, Ultra-Pasteurized, Extended Shelf Life, Aseptic, and/or Dairy equipment.

Strongly Prefer 3 years of experience with perishable products including Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), milk products, cultured, plant-based, and oil-based beverages.

Prefer multiple plant responsibility & oversight experience.

Prefer thorough understanding of plant production systems, GMP, HACCP, Sanitation, Food Safety, Quality Systems, kosher and organic regulations. 

Must possess leadership skills

Must be adaptable and flexible

Must be able to travel frequently, up to 90%

Excellent communication / presentation skills

Social and Networking Skills, Emotional Intelligence

Ability to work independently

Excellent record keeping / documentation skills

SAP experience preferred.

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Materials and Equipment Directly Used:

Laptop, Microsoft Office Tools, SAP

Basic laboratory instrumentation

Physical Demands:

Requires prolonged sitting and standing; intermittent lifting of up to 50 lbs. and climbing stairs and ladders.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and laboratory equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and laboratory results.

Work Environment:

Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans and prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively. Ability to do complex math calculations, input data into a computer and analyze data is required.  Will work in both office and manufacturing settings.  Manufacturing facility environments have inherent risk of chemical and physical hazards, safety policies must be followed.

Saputo Supports Their Employees by Offering Them….

Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Salary range: $104,730 - $130,000.

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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