Quality Lead

Quality Lead page is loaded## Quality Leadremote type: On-Sitelocations: Troy, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR61760We’re seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Lead to support our facility. This role oversees daily QA activities, Leads and execute sanitation programs. Ensures compliance with food safety and aseptic processing standards. and ensures compliance with food safety and aseptic processing standards.**How you will make contributions that matter...*** Train new and existing team members in GMPs, Food Safety, Quality Systems, and Sanitation Programs.* Lead cross-functional teams or assigned projects with minimal supervision, driving tasks to successful completion.* Works closely with both QA and Sanitation supervisor.* Provide sanitation and chemical-handling training for new hires and cleanup partners, including proper PPE use and interpretation of MSDS/SDS.* Serve as a backup to Quality Assurance Technicians as needed.* Verify daily plant operational documentation, including Food Safety Plan records, operator quality checks, and production paperwork for completeness and accuracy.* Assure plant-generated records are properly reviewed, tracked, and filed in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.* Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of the facility and grounds at required frequencies and follow up on corrective actions.* Verify finished products meet all quality specifications; communicate non-compliance issues immediately to shift leadership and assist in timely resolution.* Support hold management, including rechecks, placing product on hold, verifying disposition instructions, and ensuring documentation is completed.* Support trials, customer visits, and audits.* Maintain, and continuously improve the Master Sanitation Program, including scheduled task completion, verification, and documentation.* Develop, implement, train, and audit Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and One Point Lessons* Assist in sanitation investigations and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for identified hygiene or environmental issues.* Conduct monthly Pest Control Program audits and track follow-up actions.* Operate and maintain CIP systems and sanitizing systems for both processing and aseptic filling areas.* Perform CIP audits for all wash circuits and assist with CIP validations.* Audit CIP/COP chemical strengths; communicate required adjustments to leadership.* Troubleshoot sanitation issues and recommend sustainable solutions.* Assist with teardown and sanitary inspection of equipment in both processing and filling environments.* Maintain and clean CIP rooms per the Master Sanitation Schedule.* Perform weekly chemical inventory, create purchase orders, and follow up with vendors on delivery or order status.* Receive chemical orders physically* Maintain foamers, footbaths, sanitizing stations, hoses, nozzles, and spray tips; submit work orders for equipment requiring maintenance.* Communicate concerns about chemical performance or supply to chemical representatives.* Clean and sanitize all floor drains daily.* Maintain cleanliness and organization of CIP rooms, including foam application, scrubbing, and removal of empty chemical barrels.* Provide sanitation support across plant operations as needed.* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.* Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, to support plant operational needs.Starting pay $22.99In 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.Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. 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