Quality Lead

Job Summary

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. Ready to bring your best? We’re seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Lead to support our facility.

About the Role

This role oversees daily QA activities, leads and executes sanitation programs, and ensures compliance with food safety and aseptic processing standards.

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.
• Serve as support for 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.
• Aid 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.
• Absorb and clean equipment in both processing and filling environments.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, to support plant operational needs.

Qualifications

• Starting pay $22.99 in the USA.

Qualifications may vary based on the specific role and location. For more details, please refer to the job description or contact Human Resources.

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