Waupun, WI, USA
5 days ago
Specialist, Quality

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?

Schedule: 1pm-9pm Sunday-Thursday (must be flexible) rotating weekends required.

Pay: $29.09-$30.09

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Monitors product quality and production procedures throughout the Waupun facility to ensure quality, food safety, employee safety, and GMP standards are met.   Assists with implementing, monitoring, and verification, validation production standard operating procedures, sanitation standard operating procedures, controlled documents, and the master sanitation schedule.Interacts with personnel at all levels to communicate quality issues. Assists production personnel by providing instructions, direction and guidance as needed to ensure quality and food safety standards are met.Provides support and back up to QA Supervisor in audits including corporate, customer, GFSI, and State and Federal regulators during inspections, product sampling, etc.Assists with conducting new-hire Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and other food safety and quality trainings as needed.Assists with maintaining the HOLD and positive release programs within all departments.Monitors Master Sanitation Schedule completion monthly for all areas within the Waupun facility.Provides follow up on special projects related to quality in cheese production, whey, and shred departments.Assists with the annual review and revision of Quality Assurance programs in the plant.Assists with monitoring and maintaining the Environmental Monitoring, FSMA, and HACCP programs.Interacts with and assists production personnel with quality issues.  Provides instructions and guidance to production personnel as needed to ensure quality standards are met.Provides support and back up to QA Supervisor in audits including corporate, customer, GFSI, and State and Federal regulators during inspections, product sampling, etc.Assists with data entry and performs monthly trending of swabbing results, customer complaints and foreign material incidents.Performs all other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Values that align with the Saputo culture. Bachelor’s Degree in food science or a related field, or equivalent experience.Minimum 2 years Quality Assurance experience and/or 3-5 years of food manufacturing experience.Working knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Excel, Word, SAP, etc.)Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and provide solutions.Ability to obtain HACCP certification.Strong math and analytical skillsAbility to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays as needed.Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management and organizational skills.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, 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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