Supervisor, Quality Assurance

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?
Quality Assurance Supervisor – Mount Pearl, NL
Overview of the role :
Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP currently has an opening for a Quality Assurance Supervisor in our Mount Pearl Newfoundland Plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for supervising daily activities of the laboratory including the management of resources and staff. The incumbent shall ensure food safety and customer requirements are met and that all manufactured products are of the highest levels of quality.
Schedule: Monday – Friday - Salary: $76,265 - $100,100*
*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.*

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• 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 products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Directs the daily activities of staff and resources in the laboratory;
• Monitors, reviews and implements quality programs to ensure compliance to regulatory and internal food safety programs
• Verification and monitoring of in-process food safety, quality and sanitation controls;
• Ensures consistent application of best practices related to testing/inspection methods, analysis and auditing techniques;
• Investigates and resolves quality deviation and customer complaints, reporting and communicating findings as necessary;
• Timely communication of quality issues as they arise;
• Promotes a positive work environment establishing high levels of employee involvement and fostering the development of the team skills knowledge;
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

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

• Post secondary education in Food Science or Microbiology is preferred;
• Three or more years of supervisory and quality control experience from within the dairy, beverage or food processing industry;
• Dependable and team oriented with a history of being able to work independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills are a prerequisite;
• Computer proficiency.

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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• Post secondary education in Food Science or Microbiology is preferred;
• Three or more years of supervisory and quality control experience from within the dairy, beverage or food processing industry;
• Dependable and team oriented with a history of being able to work independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills are a prerequisite;
• Computer proficiency