Saputo Inc.
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Saputo Inc. 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 role ensures the company produces safe products of the highest and most consistent quality by overseeing Quality Systems at both the corporate and plant level. The 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 role will work closely with each plant QA team, with each facility QA manager, while having a dotted line to the Director of QA. Job Opportunity location: Based at a Saputo location with potential for hybrid work (minimum 3 days weekly onsite when not traveling). Responsibilities
Troubleshoot problems associated with production in approximately five facilities; investigate root cause, develop and implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence through 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 audit- and inspection-ready. Coordinate and lead troubleshooting to address 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 track and 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 the assigned region including process filings, unannounced inspections, and label compliance and net weight requirements. Partner with Customer Service and Sales on various Customer Quality Support projects. Support other duties assigned by the Quality Assurance department, including Lab Management, Quality Systems/Safe Quality Food Program (SQF), Supplier Quality, Conformance to Standard/Quality Metrics, R&D Trial Support, and driving Statistical Process Control in Lab and Plant Floor. Participate in the Sensory Program, Positive Release Program, Complaint Investigations/Reduction Projects, Quality Alerts, and related initiatives. Collaborate with ECOLAB as needed. 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, with multi-plant responsibility preferred; experience with Pasteurized, Ultra-Pasteurized, Extended Shelf Life, Aseptic, and/or Dairy equipment. Strongly prefer 3 years of experience with perishable products including 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. Materials and Equipment Directly Used
Laptop, Microsoft Office Tools, SAP Basic laboratory instrumentation Physical Demands
Requires prolonged sitting and standing; intermittent lifting up to 50 lbs; climbing stairs and ladders. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and laboratory equipment. Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate reports and laboratory results. Work Environment
Manufacturing facility environments involve risk of chemical and physical hazards; safety policies must be followed. The role requires the ability to interpret unclear instructions, adapt to various situations, resolve problems, and communicate effectively. May involve complex math, data analysis, and preparing written materials. Work is conducted in both office and manufacturing settings. Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $104,730 - $130,000. Salary offers vary with experience, education, skills, and training. Saputo supports employees with development opportunities, meaningful compensation and benefits, and opportunities to contribute to the community through Saputo products. Equity & Accessibility
Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. EEO rights information available at www.EEOC.gov. To review Saputo Privacy Notice for California applicants, visit the Corporate site (English) or (Spanish). Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Quality Assurance Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Regional Quality Assurance Manager
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Saputo Inc. 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 role ensures the company produces safe products of the highest and most consistent quality by overseeing Quality Systems at both the corporate and plant level. The 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 role will work closely with each plant QA team, with each facility QA manager, while having a dotted line to the Director of QA. Job Opportunity location: Based at a Saputo location with potential for hybrid work (minimum 3 days weekly onsite when not traveling). Responsibilities
Troubleshoot problems associated with production in approximately five facilities; investigate root cause, develop and implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence through 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 audit- and inspection-ready. Coordinate and lead troubleshooting to address 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 track and 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 the assigned region including process filings, unannounced inspections, and label compliance and net weight requirements. Partner with Customer Service and Sales on various Customer Quality Support projects. Support other duties assigned by the Quality Assurance department, including Lab Management, Quality Systems/Safe Quality Food Program (SQF), Supplier Quality, Conformance to Standard/Quality Metrics, R&D Trial Support, and driving Statistical Process Control in Lab and Plant Floor. Participate in the Sensory Program, Positive Release Program, Complaint Investigations/Reduction Projects, Quality Alerts, and related initiatives. Collaborate with ECOLAB as needed. 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, with multi-plant responsibility preferred; experience with Pasteurized, Ultra-Pasteurized, Extended Shelf Life, Aseptic, and/or Dairy equipment. Strongly prefer 3 years of experience with perishable products including 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. Materials and Equipment Directly Used
Laptop, Microsoft Office Tools, SAP Basic laboratory instrumentation Physical Demands
Requires prolonged sitting and standing; intermittent lifting up to 50 lbs; climbing stairs and ladders. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and laboratory equipment. Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate reports and laboratory results. Work Environment
Manufacturing facility environments involve risk of chemical and physical hazards; safety policies must be followed. The role requires the ability to interpret unclear instructions, adapt to various situations, resolve problems, and communicate effectively. May involve complex math, data analysis, and preparing written materials. Work is conducted in both office and manufacturing settings. Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $104,730 - $130,000. Salary offers vary with experience, education, skills, and training. Saputo supports employees with development opportunities, meaningful compensation and benefits, and opportunities to contribute to the community through Saputo products. Equity & Accessibility
Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. EEO rights information available at www.EEOC.gov. To review Saputo Privacy Notice for California applicants, visit the Corporate site (English) or (Spanish). Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Quality Assurance Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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