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Saputo Inc. · 22 hours ago

Quality Manager

Las Cruces, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Saputo Inc. is a top 10 global dairy processor that values contributions and fosters an inclusive work environment. The Quality Manager will oversee the plant laboratory operations, ensure product safety and compliance, and lead continuous improvement efforts in product quality and process optimization.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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 and Food Safety; seeks assistance as needed from other Saputo training resources

Develops, facilitates and maintains the Milk and Juice HACCP program

Provides Customer inputs into iCiX as required, and views/monitors Supplier iCiX postings to ensure all SQF audit requirements are met

Support and oversee Food Safety policies, activities, training and FSMA program compliance

Implements and maintains all Saputo quality systems (i.e. SQF)

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 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 to Headquarters and Corporate representatives

Ensures that proper sanitation procedures are utilized and that adequate sanitation tests are performed; provides 'troubleshooting' efforts in the event of sanitation system failure

Develops and maintains documentation of all required quality tests and activities

Assists in managing 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 and a Management Operating Structure (MOS)

Ensures adherence to all contract packaging quality requirements

Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company

Leads by example with the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively applies the Saputo Values. This includes following Company policies, standards and specifications

Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, training, organizing, integrating and delegating

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

HACCP programFood Safety complianceQuality AssuranceManufacturing PracticesSanitation systems knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteChange managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam leadershipOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in a science-based area of study and a minimum of 3-years of supervisory level experience, leading others

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

Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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, coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees

Benefits

Development opportunities that enhance you 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

Company

Saputo Inc.

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Saputo produces, markets, and distributes various dairy products.

Founded in 1954

Montréal, Quebec, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.saputo.com/

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