QA Lab Leader: Dairy Quality & Food Safety

Saputo Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to directly supervise lab staff across shifts, drive product quality and food safety, and ensure compliance with GMP and state/federal guidelines.

The role involves training employees, planning work, addressing quality variances, and supporting audits. Requires a science-based degree or 3 years leadership in a dairy lab, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-based field or 3 years of leadership in a lab, preferably dairy.
• Familiarity with GMP and safety policies.
• Proficient with MS Office; LIMS and SAP preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to lab team to maximize product quality, safety, and productivity.
• Ensure procedures meet quality, safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Support QA systems including HACCP, GMP, labeling, and storage.
• Coordinate schedules and labor estimates for continuous lab coverage.
• Audit support and root-cause analysis to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain quality records and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

GMP knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team leadership

Budget basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science (Microbiology / Food Science / Dairy Science)

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to directly supervise lab staff across shifts, drive product quality and food safety, and ensure compliance with GMP and state/federal guidelines.

The role involves training employees, planning work, addressing quality variances, and supporting audits. Requires a science-based degree or 3 years leadership in a dairy lab, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.