Quality Supervisor

Saputo; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo is seeking a QA Supervisor to collaborate with plant management to maximize quality and productivity. You will ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting QA systems and record-keeping.

Lead and develop a team, oversee training, and drive continuous improvement across departments. The role requires a science-based degree or equivalent lab experience, familiarity with GMP/HACCP, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-based area preferred, or 2 years of lab-level plant experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize product quality and productivity with plant management and supervisors.
• Ensure procedures for product quality, employee safety, and regulatory guidelines are followed.
• Support QA systems including HACCP, GMP, process evaluation, labeling, and storage/distribution requirements.
• Coordinate schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for assignments.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Maintain quality and food safety records; analyze and resolve issues.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology / Food Science

2+ years lab/plant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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?

Job Summary:

• Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to maximize product quality and productivity.
• Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for product quality, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Support Quality Assurance systems in order to satisfy internal and customer requirements to include process evaluation and product protection programs; process specifications and standards; sanitation programs, HACCP and GMP programs; production labeling; and product storage and distribution.
• Coordinates schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work, quality and food safety problems, or assists workers in solving problems.
• Maintains quality and food safety records.
• Collaborates with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Provides supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
• Trains and instructs employees regarding quality and food safety standards and processes. Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a science-based area (ex: Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) of study preferred, or a minimum of 2 years high level plant-based laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

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.

Accessibility

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EEO

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orien