• Job Description

  Req#: JR43647

  At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

  Overview of the Role:

  The Quality Control Supervisor’s primary responsibilities encompass leadership of the sites employees to ensure food safety and customer requirements are met and that all manufactured products are of the highest levels of quality. Reporting to the QC Manger, this role forms a key part of our leadership team. The QC/Lab Supervisor is responsible for leading our Lab employees and overseeing the day to day Lab Assigned work to ensure objectives are met for quality, safety, efficient and cost-effectiveness in the Food Quality and Food Safety Control Protocol. Must work closely with all plant departments to ensure that the plant’s Food Safety System meets the requirements from regulatory agencies, customers and third-party auditing agencies. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of initiative, is self-motivated and work well under pressure.

  How you will make contributions that matter:

  • Food Safety and Quality:

  • Monitors, reviews and implements quality programs to ensure compliance to CFIA/HACCP and customer/third party and internal audit requirements;
  • Schedule lab task and employees to meet lab testing requirements and deadlines; Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness to Lab Department Assigned work.
  • Review and maintain the appropriate inventory and stock levels.
  • Supervise and coordinate laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance requirements;
  • Ensures internal liaison with the appropriate parties to communicate and/or address any quality issues;
  • Develop procedures and protocols to ensure Lab testing structure is in place, updated and maintained; monitor for compliance to procedures and working instructions;
  • Investigate and resolve quality deviations and customer complaints; report and communicate findings as necessary;
  • Ensures consistent application to best practices related to testing/inspection methods, analysis and auditing techniques;
  • Coordinate and conduct internal audits of the GMP and Food safety and quality control programs for the plant, the Quality Assurance and Food Safety procedures as well as related activities in the plant; develop and implement corrective actions based on results of the audit;
  • Timely communication of quality issues to local management and upper management as they arise;
  • Ensure complete and accurate records related to all Lab activities are maintained including documentation of amendments to the related Food Safety and Quality Control Programs;
  • Reports trends and communicates key food safety and quality parameters and participates in correction of negative trends;
  • Maintain finished product release program;
  • Ensuring compliance to company standards for environmental monitoring programs
  • Provide training, support and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards;

  • Health and Safety:

  • Provide leadership, direction, guidance, supervision, evaluation, motivation and training of Lab personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently, effectively and safely;
  • Ensure that safe conditions exist at all times within in the work environment; take appropriate and effective measures to provide for the health and safety of employees;

  • Plant Human Resources Management and Labor Relations:

  • Develops and fosters strong and effective functional and cross-functional teams;
  • Administer the collective agreement, Company policies and standards;
  • Undertake other functions as required;

  You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

  • Associate degree required (Bachelor’s preferred) in Food Science, Microbiology or related field would be an asset;
  • Previous management experience in Quality Control or operation within the Dairy, beverage or food processing industry;
  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills; Strong organizational and analytical skills and a strong team orientation; Demonstrated leadership skills, preferable in a unionized environment;
  • Proficiency and dependability in current position;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, analytical and organization skills;
  • Must be available to work all shifts as required.

  We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Advantageous corporate agreements
  • Full range of group insurance benefits
  • Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
  • Purchase option of company stocks
  • Group RRSP
  • Health and wellness program in the workplace
  • Assistance program for employees and their families
  • Saputo products at a discounted price

  We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

  Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector )

  Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

  * SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

  The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, “Saputo”) on Saputo's web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Saputo attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

  Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

• About the company

  Saputo Inc. is a Montreal-based Canadian dairy company founded in 1954 by the Saputo family.

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