QA Lab Supervisor: Elevate Dairy Quality & Safety

Saputo Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to directly supervise lab employees and maximize product quality, food safety, and productivity on assigned shifts.

You will train staff, plan and direct work, and ensure compliance with Saputo policies and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include supporting QA systems, coordinating schedules, preparing for audits, reviewing records, and driving continuous improvement in production methods and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-based area (e.g. Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) preferred or a minimum of 3 years demonstrated laboratory leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, LIMS, SAP preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organization and prioritization with attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader across functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction with lab team members to maximize product quality, food safety and productivity.
• Ensure proper procedures for quality, safety, and regulatory guidelines are followed.
• Support QA systems to satisfy internal and customer requirements including HACCP and GMP programs.
• Actively support Food Safety systems and plant-wide procedures.
• Coordinate work schedules and estimate labor hours to ensure continuous lab coverage.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Analyze variances and lead root-cause problem solving with the team.
• Maintain quality and food safety records and coordinate department activities.

Skills

Lab leadership

Quality systems

SAP

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Communication

Change management

Multitasking

Organization

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science-based field

3+ years laboratory leadership experience

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to directly supervise lab employees and maximize product quality, food safety, and productivity on assigned shifts.

You will train staff, plan and direct work, and ensure compliance with Saputo policies and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include supporting QA systems, coordinating schedules, preparing for audits, reviewing records, and driving continuous improvement in production methods and safety programs.