Director of Quality Assurance Operations at Saputo overseeing food safety across US facilities for dairy. Leading and developing teams to implement quality assurance initiatives and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Drive Food Safety and Quality across all Saputo Cheese US facilities by working with Corporate Quality, Plant Quality, Operations, Sales, customers and suppliers
Directly manage, support and develop the Regional Quality Assurance Managers
Responsible for supporting plants in the area of Quality Assurance and Food Safety
Provide leadership, direction and guidance to Regional Quality Assurance Managers and plant personnel
Develop and update policy
Work closely with Regional QA Managers and Food Safety Manager to implement and standardize policies
Work with plants to identify gaps and implement solid solutions
Assess significant Quality and Food Safety situations and make recommendations regarding disposition of product and future preventative measures
Create and standardize Quality Assurance requirements, documentation and execution of plant processes
Lead cross-functional Quality Assurance teams and efforts
Follow regulatory changes and develop or modify policies to ensure compliance
Support specified customer and supplier initiatives in conjunction with Sales, Operations and other functions as appropriate
Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Food Science or related field
Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in quality and food safety in the dairy industry
Experience with cheese and/or dairy powders
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, USDA, etc.)
Strong understanding of plant QA systems (i.e. HACCP, Environmental Pathogen Monitoring, Pest Control, etc.)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide solutions
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
Ability to influence and drive positive change
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management
Ability to travel frequently (50%) with overnight stays.
Benefits
Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment
Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
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