Quality Assurance Manager

## Quality Assurance ManagerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Lena, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR65368At 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?**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, antiobiotic 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.* Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.* Performs other duties as assigned.**You are best suited for the role if you...*** Bachelor’s degree in a science-based area of study and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.* Internal Candidates: A minimum of 5 years hands-on plant experience in the dairy plant or food industry operations, with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.* Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.* Possesses a working knowledge of sanitation systems, techniques and procedures.* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.* Excellent verbal/written communication skills.* Possesses understanding of the basics of change management.* Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.* Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.* Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.* Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.* Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.**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 productsSalary $89,695 to $119,595 #J-18808-Ljbffr