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Saputo Inc. · 1 day ago

Manager, Quality Assurance

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Saputo Inc. is a top 10 global dairy processor that values contributions and fosters an inclusive work environment. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring product safety and quality, overseeing quality improvement programs, and leading communication of quality results within the organization.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manages the operation of the plant laboratory operations and activities

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

Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to Plant Personnel by understanding regulatory, customer and internal Saputo quality/food safety requirements

Develops, facilitates and maintains the aseptic products HACCP program

Reviews all product labels used in the facility and ensures adherence to regulatory and Company standards

Supervises the appropriate chemical, bacteriological, sensory and utilization tests on raw materials

Lead problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively influence positive change and continuous improvement

Proactively communicates quality metrics, results and inspection results to appropriate managers and others in leadership positions including, but not limited to daily, weekly or monthly KPI reporting to Corporate

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

Acts as the lead for local, state, customer/third party, and federal audits and inspections

Is responsible for department budget, expense management and control

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, developing, organizing, performance management, employee relations, integrating and delegating

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aseptic techniquesManufacturing PracticesQuality AssuranceSanitation systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteChange managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam leadershipOrganizational skills

Required

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

Proven, hands-on experience with aseptic techniques and Good Manufacturing Practices environments

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

Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and mathematical calculations

Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization

Ability to hear and perceive information at normal spoken word levels

Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Development opportunities that enhance your 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.

Glassdoor3.5

Saputo produces, markets, and distributes various dairy products.

Founded in 1954

Montréal, Quebec, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.saputo.com/

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