Associate Quality Specialist

Conagra Brands; Dresden; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to enhance food safety and compliance standards within their facility. Responsibilities include managing supplier complaints, conducting quality process verifications, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of applicable experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 to $77,000, and various comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Bonus incentive opportunity

Career development opportunities

Paid-time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience of at least 1 year in a related position.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support food safety and quality programs through compliance checks.
• Manage the supplier complaint process effectively.
• Assist in training program administration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Investigative skills

Experience with safety and quality systems

Excel - Intermediate level

Experience writing and presenting reports

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food, Biological or Chemical Science

Tools

S4/Hana

SAP

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Plant FSQRA Manager, you'll support food safety and quality programs within the Quality Department. You'll be responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Under guidance of the Plant FSQRA Manager, you'll manage multiple priorities while collaborating cross-functionally to strengthen the food safety system.

Position Responsibilities

• Support food safety and quality programs by performing receiving verifications, maintaining traceability systems, and ensuring compliance with environmental monitoring requirements. Uphold GMPs, HACCP and food safety documentation standards including corrective actions.
• Manage supplier complaint process and ensure held raw materials are properly identified, tested and dispositioned.
• Help with designing and implementation of processes and procedures.
• Participate on cross functional teams to assure implementation and adherence of QA projects and process improvement of our suppliers.
• Communicate with cross functional teams within and external to the facility including presentations.
• Conduct routine cross-checks, calibrations, and documentation reviews to verify accuracy of quality processes and regulatory standards.
• Assist in training program administration and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen plant-wide quality and compliance practices.
• Gather and study data to understand trends and issues to support in continuous improvement activities.
• Provide data-driven insight in managing situations and issues relative to quality or food safety.
• Provide support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of our products.
• Support Quality supervision, microbiological testing and related tasks during Fresh Pack Operations.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food, Biological or Chemical Science or related field required.
• 1 + years’ experience
• Experience with safety, quality systems, manufacturing processes and technologies
• Experience writing and presenting reports
• Data analysis, and investigative skills required.
• Experience with Excel – Intermediate level
• Experience with S4/Hana, SAP or similar ERP

Compensation

Pay Range: $56,000-$77,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare benefits, mental wellbeing support and wellness spending account
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, wealth accumulation program and access to discounts
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, flexible work-schedules, Employee & Family Assistance Program and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We\'re in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like POGO®, VH Sauces® and Orville Redenbacher®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Conagra is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

This posting is for a previously held position that is now vacant due to employee departure, retirement, or leave. The employer intends to fill the role to maintain continuity and meet organizational needs.

The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.