ABOUT US

At Saputo, we make contributions that matter every day. We’re a growing team of dedicated and passionate people around the world with a longstanding history of excellence. Each of our employees bring their best every day, and together we create the high-quality products our customers and consumers enjoy.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority. We offer attractive working conditions and benefits to our employees and their families:

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

SUMMARY OF TASKS:

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is looking for a Director, Quality Assurance. Reporting to the Vice President, Quality Assurance and Food Safety, this position is responsible for providing leadership, direction and guidance to a team of quality assurance and quality control professionals in the development and management of quality and food safety programs for assigned Saputo plants, copackers, warehouses and branches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to assigned plants in Quality Assurance and Food Safety by providing direction and guidance through a thorough understanding of Saputo quality and food safety standards as well as regulatory requirements;
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to QA Advisors, QA Managers, Plant Managers and Plant QC management in Quality Assurance and Food Safety;
• Support the training and development of QA Advisors and QA Managers;
• Conduct scheduled plant visits to assigned plants, copackers, warehouses and branches to follow-up and support quality and food safety initiatives (currently limited due to COVID);
• Review and approve QA plant, copacker, warehouse and Branch audit reports;
• Support plants and lead a team of QA Advisors in troubleshooting plant quality and food safety related issues;
• Assess the suitability of potential new copackers via audits and reviews of technical and quality data;
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies such as CFIA as well as external auditors to assist in inspections, audits and potential quality, food safety and regulatory issues;
• Proactively work on assigned department tasks and projects related to the continuous improvement of Quality and Food safety programs;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or other related discipline;
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in the food industry, preferably dairy;
• Bilingualism (English & French, oral and written) is essential;
• Strong knowledge of plant QA systems including HACCP and GFSI;
• Strong knowledge of environmental pathogen monitoring programs and Canadian regulatory requirements;
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills;
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office computer applications.