Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Saputo Inc.
Location: Franklin
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and
caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our
first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a
leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that
defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our
tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together,
we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that
matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and
everywhere in-between.The Quality Assurance Manager in Franklin, WI
will be a key stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion
facility that is slated to open in 2023 and will play an integral
part of Saputo's strategy to optimize its cheese network in North
America. Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and are proud to
be expanding our footprint in this area.The Quality Manager is
responsible for safeguarding product safety and quality while
meeting company and regulatory standards. In this role, you will
have oversight responsibility for a continuous quality improvement
program that includes quality control and quality assurance. This
person is responsible for ensuring that the production and
distribution of products meets or exceeds all quality standards,
communicating quality results and the transfer of quality and QA
knowledge to the workforce.How you will make contributions that
matter Manages the operation of the plant laboratory, including
ensuring supplies and equipment are available.Ensures product
safety, regulatory compliance, and compliance with company
standards as stated in the Quality Assurance Manual, Laboratory
Manual, and Company directives.Drives Continuous Improvement
efforts in product quality/performance and process
optimization.Provides leadership in coaching, education and
training of management staff and plant employees for Quality
Assurance; seeks assistance as needed from other Saputo training
resources.Oversee quality control systems to include hold programs
and traceability exercises; lab procedures; food safety programs,
including FMSA compliance; product functionality evaluations;
process verification programs; internal and external audits, and
environmental microbiological monitoring programs.Review and
maintain all quality control test results. Evaluate analytical
testing results and disposition of finished product to ensure
customer specifications are met.Reviews all product labels used in
the facility and ensures adherence to regulatory and Company
standards.Maintains or ensures the maintenance of the Saputo
Nutritional Database System for the facility.Ensures adherence to
appropriate regulations and Company standards for raw milk
quality.Supervises the appropriate chemical, bacteriological,
sensory, antibiotic and utilization tests on raw materials and
pasteurized products.Communicates quality metric and inspection
results to appropriate managers and others in leadership positions
including, but not limited to daily, weekly, or monthly KPI
reporting.Ensures that proper sanitation procedures are utilized
and that adequate sanitation tests are performed; provides
"troubleshooting" efforts in the event of sanitation system
failure.Act as the liaison for local, state, customer/third party,
and federal audits and inspections.Is responsible for expense
management and control, including labor and "Cost of Quality"
utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.Ensures adherence to
all contract packaging quality requirements.Cooperates in a
cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments
within the Company.Engages in the typical responsibilities of a
manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and
delegating.Ensure consistent application of company policies and
procedures. Support employee progressive disciplinary action
activities in partnership with Human Resources.You are best suited
for the role if you Have at least 5 years hands-on manufacturing
experience in the dairy or food industry operations, with a minimum
of 2 years of supervisory experience.Have a bachelor's degree in a
science-based area of study and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory
experience.Have knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices,
including having a working knowledge of sanitation systems,
techniques, and procedures.Have strong people leadership skills,
including team development and coaching.Can define problems,
collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Understand
cost containment and budgetary principles.Can work flexible hours,
including weekends, in support of plant operations.Are proficient
in Microsoft Office Suite.We support and care for our employees by
providing them with Development opportunities that enhance their
career fulfillment.Meaningful compensation & benefits that help
them care for their families.Opportunities to contribute to your
community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo
products.Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA
and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and
cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio
with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo
Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong
foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and
broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and
national and international distribution networks, we're proud to
bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of
opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do
it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people
and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the
Saputo Promise.Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your
contributions matter every day!Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo
Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make accessible to all users. If
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to inquire about the status of applications.Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran
status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under
law, please visit .To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo
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