Hybrid Director, Quality Assurance Operations

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About the role

  • 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

Job title

Director, Quality Assurance Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$130,000 - $180,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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