Quality Assurance Supervisor Trainee
About the role
As a Quality Assurance Supervisor Trainee, you will support the plant operations department in the area of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Your responsibilities include leading, influencing, and motivating people, evaluating production/packaging processes, overseeing quality assurance and quality control systems, communicating with various departments, and performing miscellaneous duties.
Responsibilities
- Support the plant operations department in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the plant Quality/Lab Department and plant personnel
- Oversee Quality Assurance systems to satisfy internal and customer requirements
- Oversee Quality Control systems including hold programs and mock recalls; lab procedures; product functionality evaluations; process verification programs; internal and external audits, and environmental microbiological monitoring programs
- Communicate and interact effectively with lab personnel, all departments, sister plants, and all levels of management
- Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate and necessary
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field (preferred), or having equivalent experience
- The ability to evaluate production/packaging processes and determine the most efficient method of accomplishing goals
- The ability to lead, influence, and motivate people
- The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- A working knowledge of computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.)
- Self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team
- Demonstrate professionalism and positively represent and promote Saputo at all times
- Able to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed
- Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality
- Communicate effectively and efficiently
Qualifications
- Best suited for the role if you are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field (preferred), or have equivalent experience
Skills
- Ability to evaluate production/packaging processes and determine the most efficient method of accomplishing goals
- Ability to lead, influence, and motivate people
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Working knowledge of computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.)
- Self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team
- Professionalism and positive representation of Saputo
- Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed
- Reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality
- Effective communication skills
Benefits
- Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment
- Meaningful compensation & benefits that help care for your family
- Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
- Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment
- Meaningful compensation & benefits that help care for your family
- Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
Company Information
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are one of the top three cheese producers and one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products in the USA. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov. To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).