Saputo Inc. · 7 hours ago
Regional Manager, Quality
Franklin, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expSaputo Inc. is a top 10 global dairy processor committed to quality and community support. The Regional Manager, Quality role involves leading quality assurance and food safety initiatives across plants in Wisconsin, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards while mentoring staff and fostering collaboration across departments.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
This role is responsible for supporting plants in Wisconsin, including the Franklin plant, in Quality Assurance and Food Safety
This role provides leadership, direction, and guidance to Operations by understanding regulatory, customer and internal Saputo quality/food safety requirements
Responsibilities include providing support for Quality Assurance systems to satisfy internal and customer requirements during the conversion of raw materials to finished product
Additionally, the incumbent will provide support for Quality Assurance systems including the following:
Process Evaluation and Product Protection Programs
FSMA Compliance
Construction Plans
Food Safety Plan/HACCP Training and Implementation
Sanitation Programs
Product Storage and Distribution
Hold Program
Product Testing and Review
Mock Trace Program and Requirements
Product Safety Incident Report Program and Product disposition
Internal and External Audit Support
Environmental Microbiological Monitoring Programs
Regulatory Compliance
Working and collaborating with other support functions such as Sanitation, Engineering, Transportation, Warehousing, Tech Services, etc
Mentoring Quality Assurance Specialist
Develop and manage travel budgets
Lead problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively influence positive change and continuous improvement
Communicate frequently with Sales and Customer Service to be proactive in satisfying customer requirements
Professional and pro-active relationship with Saputo customers and management
Frequent travel is required with overnight stays (in WI)
Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate and necessary
Qualification
Required
Values that align with the Saputo culture: Efficiency through Simplicity, Family Environment, Ownership and Commitment, Hands on Approach, Passion
Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or related field. Equivalent experience will be considered
a minimum of five (5) years Quality related experience in the Dairy industry
operational knowledge is beneficial in both a manufacturing environment as well as conversion
experience with cheese and/or dairy powders
working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, USDA, State, etc.)
a strong understanding of Plant QA systems (i.e. HACCP, Environmental Pathogen Monitoring, Pest Control, etc.)
the ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all levels of employees as well as internal and external customers
the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide solutions
the ability to influence and drive positive change
the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management
possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP, etc
the ability to travel up to 50% of the time (in WI)
Benefits
Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for your family
Opportunities to contribute to their community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo product
Company
Saputo Inc.
Saputo produces, markets, and distributes various dairy products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-10-15IPO
Leadership Team
Carl Colizza
President and Chief Executive Officer
Gaetane Wagner
Retired- Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-08-07
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