Quality Assurance Supervisor Trainee

Saputo • Tulare, CA

6d

About The Position

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? JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Quality Assurance Supervisor Trainee, you will help develop and implement quality assurance policies, conduct tests and inspections, identify production, process, or product issues, and present solutions. How you will make contributions that matter... Responsible for supporting the plant operations department in the area of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the plant Quality/Lab Department and plant personnel by understanding regulatory, customer, and internal Saputo quality requirements. Oversee Quality Assurance systems in order to satisfy internal and customer requirements to include process evaluation and product protection programs; process specifications and standards; sanitation programs, hazard analysis, and critical control points (HACCP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP) programs; production labeling; and product storage and distribution. Oversee quality control systems to include 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 lab personnel, all departments, sister plants, and all levels of management to ensure the smooth operation of the process. Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Requirements

• Are pursuing a bachelors' degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field (preferred), or have equivalent experience.
• Have the ability to evaluate production/packaging processes and determine the most efficient method of accomplishing goals.
• Have the ability to lead, influence, and motivate people.
• Are able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.)
• Are self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.
• Have the ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Can communicate effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the plant operations department in the area of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the plant Quality/Lab Department and plant personnel by understanding regulatory, customer, and internal Saputo quality requirements.
• Oversee Quality Assurance systems in order to satisfy internal and customer requirements to include process evaluation and product protection programs; process specifications and standards; sanitation programs, hazard analysis, and critical control points (HACCP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP) programs; production labeling; and product storage and distribution.
• Oversee quality control systems to include 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 lab personnel, all departments, sister plants, and all levels of management to ensure the smooth operation of the process.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees