Regional Manager, Quality

Saputo Inc. • Franklin, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, the Regional Manager, Quality role is based in Franklin, WI, at the Franklin plant, within Quality Assurance and Food Safety. This position provides leadership, direction, and guidance to Operations by ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal Saputo quality/food safety requirements. The incumbent will support Quality Assurance systems throughout the conversion of raw materials to finished product, ensuring internal and customer requirements are met. Saputo is committed to making high-quality products, investing in its people, and supporting communities, fostering an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. The company processes about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries, with 59 manufacturing facilities and over 19,400 employees across Canada, USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. In the USA, Saputo is a top three cheese producer and a leading producer of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, and Treasure Cave. They also have a strong foodservice presence.

Requirements

• Values that align with the Saputo culture: Efficiency through Simplicity, Family Environment, Ownership and Commitment, Hands on Approach, Passion
• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or related field
• A minimum of five (5) years Quality related experience in the Dairy industry
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, USDA, State, etc.)
• A strong understanding of Plant QA systems (i.e. HACCP, Environmental Pathogen Monitoring, Pest Control, etc.)
• The 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
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide solutions
• The ability to influence and drive positive change
• The ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management
• Possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP, etc.
• The ability to travel up to 50% of the time (in WI)

Nice To Haves

• Operational knowledge is beneficial in both a manufacturing environment as well as conversion experience with cheese and/or dairy powders

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to Operations by understanding regulatory, customer and internal Saputo quality/food safety requirements
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems to satisfy internal and customer requirements during the conversion of raw materials to finished product
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Process Evaluation and Product Protection Programs
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including FSMA Compliance
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Construction Plans
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Food Safety Plan/HACCP Training and Implementation
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Sanitation Programs
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Product Storage and Distribution
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Hold Program
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Product Testing and Review
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Mock Trace Program and Requirements
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Product Safety Incident Report Program and Product disposition
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Internal and External Audit Support
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Environmental Microbiological Monitoring Programs
• Providing support for Quality Assurance systems including Regulatory Compliance
• Working and collaborating with other support functions such as Sanitation, Engineering, Transportation, Warehousing, Tech Services, etc.
• Mentoring Quality Assurance Specialist
• Develop and manage travel budgets
• Lead problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively influence positive change and continuous improvement
• Communicate frequently with Sales and Customer Service to be proactive in satisfying customer requirements
• Professional and pro-active relationship with Saputo customers and management
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate and necessary

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to their community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo product

What This Job Offers

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