Quality Assurance Supervisor Night Shift

At 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.

About the role

The Quality Assurance Supervisor directly supervises lab employees to maximize productivity of assigned shifts and areas at the highest quality and food safety standards. This includes training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, addressing product and employee complaints, and resolving problems. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to maximize product quality and productivity.
• Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for product quality, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Supports Quality Assurance systems to satisfy internal and customer requirements, including process evaluation, product protection programs, process specifications and standards, sanitation programs, HACCP and GMP programs, production labeling, and product storage and distribution.
• Coordinates schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work, quality, and food safety problems, or assists workers in solving problems.
• Maintains quality and food safety records.
• Collaborates with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Provides supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.
• If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in grievances or other contract-related activities and discussions.
• Trains and instructs employees regarding quality and food safety standards and processes.
• Oversees instruction, implementation, and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Engages in typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Adheres to the Saputo code of ethics and actively applies the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-based area (e.g., Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of high-level plant-based laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• 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, 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.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Pay

Salary Range: $73,815 - $95,000. Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.