Supervisor - Quality

Saputo, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. is seeking a Quality Supervisor for on-site work in Lena, WI. The role leads lab functions, supports food safety and quality systems, and ensures sanitary production per regulatory requirements and product specs.

You will supervise lab staff, develop SOPs, train personnel, review COAs, and support audits. Dairy industry experience and SQF/HACCP certifications are preferred, with strong leadership and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of food industry experience in a Quality Supervisor role preferred.
• SQF Practitioner certification preferred.
• HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, coach, and mentor lab technicians.
• Develop and deploy lab SOPs and provide training to staff.
• Assist with quality-related new hire training and food safety training (GMPs, HACCP, Allergens, SQF).
• Maintain calibration of lab equipment to meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Archive lab documentation and manage corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Quality Manager to schedule and supervise the Quality Specialist.
• Review COAs for incoming materials and issue COAs for outgoing shipments.
• Perform environmental monitoring per program requirements.
• Populate and issue product hold records as needed.
• Review finished product testing data to ensure specifications and carry out release activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing supervisors to improve product quality and safety.
• Assist with plant audits (internal/external) and product complaints as needed.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies and assist in budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or related field

Tools

Maestro (AS400)

Job description

## Supervisor - QualityApply: On-Site: Lena, WI: Full time: Posted Today: JR67546At 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?**Summary of Responsibilities:**Per essential duties and responsibilities described below, the Quality Supervisor shall oversee and lead laboratory functions, and support food safety and quality systems in a way that most effectively promotes the manufacture of foods under sanitary conditions, and within regulatory requirements and product specifications. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**1. Schedule, supervise, coach, and mentor lab technicians.2. Develop and deploy lab standard operating procedures and provide training to lab staff as needed.3. Assist with quality related new hire training, and assist with deployment of organizational food safety and quality training as needed (GMP’s, HACCP, Allergens, Food Security, Pest Control, SQF, etc).4. Maintain calibration of lab related equipment such that regulatory and company requirements are met.5. Maintain a complete and organized archive of lab related documentation, and ensure corrective actions are documented as needed.6. With input from the Quality Manager, schedule and supervise the activities of the Quality Specialist.7. Review COA’s for select incoming materials, and issue COA’s for outgoing shipments as needed.8. Execute the environmental monitoring per program requirements.9. Populate and issue product hold records as needed.10. Review lab finished product testing data to ensure products meet specification, and carry out product positive release activities.11. Interact with manufacturing supervisors in such a way as to foster collaboration conducive to furthering product quality and safety objectives.12. Provide assistance with plant audits (internal/external) as needed.13. Assist with product complaints as needed.14. Maintain an inventory of, and purchase lab supplies.15. Assist in the development of the plant annual lab budget.16. Serve as backup to the Quality Manager in their absence.17. Administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement within HR guidelines.18. Coach and council employees when appropriate in accordance with Saputo’s policies and work rules.19. Perform other duties as required.**Education & Experience:**§ Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or a related field, or equivalent experience required.§ 1-2 years of food industry experience in a Quality Supervisor role, preferred. Dairy industry experience, preferred.§ SQF Practitioner certification, preferred.§ HACCP certification, preferred.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**§ Values that align with the Saputo culture: Respect, Teamwork, Openness, Ownership, Commitment, Integrity, Passion.§ Working knowledge of lab equipment and test procedures.§ Working knowledge of computer programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Maestro (AS400), etc.)§ Ability to execute effectively as part of a team, or independently.§ Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (WDA, FDA, USDA, Drug Residue, etc.).§ Must possess strong leadership, communication, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.§ Ability to obtain SQF Practitioner status, and HACCP certification.§ Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.§ Ability to work flexible hours.