Regional Manager, Quality

Saputo Inc.

Regional Manager overseeing Quality Assurance for multiple dairy facilities. Ensuring product safety and quality at a top global dairy processor with a focus on compliance and improvement.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timePlant City • Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,350 - $140,895 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Quality Assurance at a Regional level for multiple facilities.
Ensure that the company produces safe products of the highest and most consistent quality.
Oversee Quality Systems at both the Corporate and plant level.
Aid in the assessment of operations and manage the creation and implementation of Corporate Quality Assurance Policies and Programs.
Work closely with plant QA teams and facility QA managers.
Troubleshoot problems associated with production in approximately five facilities.
Investigate root cause, develop and implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
Regularly audit facility Food Safety and Food Quality Plans for compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or related field preferred.
Equivalent experience will be considered.
5 years of managerial QA leadership experience in the dairy (preferred) or beverage manufacturing industry.
Preferably with multi-plant responsibility in beverage industry, with emphasis on Pasteurized, Ultra-Pasteurized, Extended Shelf Life, Aseptic, and/or Dairy equipment.
Strongly Prefer 3 years of experience with perishable products including Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), milk products, cultured, plant-based, and oil-based beverages.
Prefer multiple plant responsibility & oversight experience.
Prefer thorough understanding of plant production systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, Sanitation, Food Safety, Quality Systems, kosher and organic regulations.
Must possess leadership skills.
Must be adaptable and flexible.
Must be able to travel frequently, up to 90%.
Excellent communication / presentation skills.
Social and Networking Skills, Emotional Intelligence abilities.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent record keeping / documentation skills.
SAP experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quality AssuranceFood SafetyQuality SystemsGood Manufacturing PracticesHACCPSanitationPasteurized Milk Ordinancerecord keepingdocumentation

Soft Skills

leadershipadaptabilityflexibilitycommunicationpresentationsocial skillsnetworkingemotional intelligenceindependence