Quality Control Supervisor

at  Saputo Inc

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?
Overview of the Role
Reporting to the Saskatoon Quality Assurance Manager this position is responsible to encompass leadership of the sites employees to ensure food safety and customer requirements are met and that all manufactured products are of the highest levels of quality. This role forms a key part of our leadership team. The QC/Lab Supervisor is responsible for leading our Lab employees and overseeing the day to day Lab Assigned work to ensure objectives are met for quality, safety, efficient and cost-effectiveness in the Food Quality and Food Safety Control Protocol. Must work closely with all plant departments to ensure that the plant’s Food Safety System meets the requirements from regulatory agencies, customers and third-party auditing agencies. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of initiative, is self-motivated and work well under pressure.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Salary: $76,265 to $95,330

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs.
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo product

How you will make contributions that matter:

Food Quality & Safety

• Monitors, reviews and implements quality programs to ensure compliance to CFIA/HACCP and customer/third party and internal audit requirements;
• Schedule lab task and employees to meet lab testing requirements and deadlines; Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness to Lab Department Assigned work.
• Review and maintain the appropriate inventory and stock levels.
• Supervise and coordinate laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance requirements;
• Ensures internal liaison with the appropriate parties to communicate and/or address any quality issues;
• Develop procedures and protocols to ensure Lab testing structure is in place, updated and maintained; monitor for compliance to procedures and working instructions;
• Investigate and resolve quality deviations and customer complaints; report and communicate findings as necessary;
• Ensures consistent application to best practices related to testing/inspection methods, analysis and auditing techniques;
• Coordinate and conduct internal audits of the GMP and Food safety and quality control programs for the plant, the Quality Assurance and Food Safety procedures as well as related activities in the plant; develop and implement corrective actions based on results of the audit;
• Timely communication of quality issues to local management and upper management as they arise;
• Ensure complete and accurate records related to all Lab activities are maintained including documentation of amendments to the related Food Safety and Quality Control Programs;
• Reports trends and communicates key food safety and quality parameters and participates in correction of negative trends;
• Maintain finished product release program;
• Ensuring compliance to company standards for environmental monitoring programs
• Provide training, support and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards;

Health & Safety

• Provide leadership, direction, guidance, supervision, evaluation, motivation and training of Lab personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently, effectively and safely;
• Ensure that safe conditions exist at all times within in the work environment; take appropriate and effective measures to provide for the health and safety of employees;
• Plant Human Resources Management and Labor Relations:
• Develops and fosters strong and effective functional and cross-functional teams;
• Administer the collective agreement, Company policies and standards;
• Undertake other functions as required;

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Food/dairy/manufacturing experience, an asset
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
• Team player, but can also work independently
• Motivated, who always thinks in a positive proactive manner
• Reliable and committed to quality and customer satisfaction
• Quick learner who easily adapts to change
• Able to work overtime, statutory holidays, and weekends, as required

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!
In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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• Food/dairy/manufacturing experience, an asset
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
• Team player, but can also work independently
• Motivated, who always thinks in a positive proactive manner
• Reliable and committed to quality and customer satisfaction
• Quick learner who easily adapts to change
• Able to work overtime, statutory holidays, and weekends, as require