Quality Specialist
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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
NonUnion Position
Schedule: 40 hours per week 5PM-1AM Rotating Weekends flexible on days off
*Hours may flex depending on work week*
Location: Lena Wisconsin
POSITIONTITLE: Quality Assurance Specialist
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Quality Assurance
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Reviews and files Certificate of Analysis (COA) for incoming materials.
- Assist in shelf-life reviews and bloater evaluation program.
- Generates COAs for outgoing products.
- Participate in conducting new-hire and annual Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training & Metal Detector Training.
- Assist with quality and production procedures audits and interact with personnel to ensure GMP and other standards are met.
- Perform air monitoring read plates and record results.
- Assists during external audits as needed. (Kosher Halal Customer Regulatory)
- Lead the annual review process and revision of Quality Assurance (QA) programs in the plant.
- Investigate and respond to all plant quality complaints.
- Provides support to the environmental monitoring program: environmental construction equipment swabbing and communication.
- Aid in investigations of out-of-specification swab results (environmental or equipment)
- Perform daily positive release.
- Assist in investigating Plant Incident Reports (PIRs) or other plant investigations with cross functional teams related to Quality as needed.
- Product hold and release.
- Back up for ordering all lab supplies as needed.
- Responsible for following up on pest control issues as needed.
- Assists with the Orange Tag program as needed.
- Perform QA functions within SAP.
- Perform plant audits as needed (safety quality)
- Maintain document control for all components of the food safety and quality system and ensure the archive meets GFSI requirements.
- Assist in analytical IR scan (FT1 Foodscan CEM) equipment calibration and fluid comparison
- Develops capabilities necessary to serve as backup to the QA Supervisor as needed.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Dairy Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years Quality Assurance experience and/or 3-5 years of dairy experience.
- Working knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Excel Word PowerPoint SAP Ariba etc.)
- Lab and/or product testing experience is strongly recommended.
- Audit experience is strongly recommended
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts draw valid conclusions and provide solutions.
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Ability to work flexible hours weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management and organizational skills.
- Values that align with the Saputo culture: Respect Teamwork Openness Ownership Commitment Integrity Passion.
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.
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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If youd like more information on your EEO rights under law please visit .
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Data Collection
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Mobile Devices
- Root cause Analysis
- Quality Systems
- OSHA
- Food Processing
- Quality Management
- cGMP
