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Saputo Inc. · 17 hours ago

Quality Lead

Troy, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$22.99/hr - $22.99/hr

Saputo Inc. is a top 10 global dairy processor committed to high-quality products and fostering an inclusive work environment. They are seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Lead to oversee daily QA activities and ensure compliance with food safety and aseptic processing standards.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

GMPsFood SafetyQuality SystemsSanitation ProgramsCIP systemsChemical handlingTraining skillsAuditing skillsTroubleshootingCross-functional leadership

Required