Quality Control Coordinator

Impact Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is hiring a Quality Control Coordinator to oversee quality results and ensure data accuracy. The role requires strong analytical skills, a degree in a related field, and 5+ years of experience in quality control. Responsibilities include managing quality systems, collaborating with industry partners, and supporting operational areas.

Benefits

Competitive vacation and municipal benefits

Pension

Flex days program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a QC position, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Training or experience with HACCP principles.
• Knowledge of microbiology, biology, chemistry, statistics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection and testing of quality results.
• Manage quality program reporting systems.
• Investigate quality issues with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Coordination

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal science, food science or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are hiring a Quality Control Coordinator for our Food Manufacturing client.

This position is ideal for a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven individual. The role is critical to operations and the industry, requiring strong analytical and critical thinking skills, along with personable communication, as it involves direct interaction with customers.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a QC position, preferably in food manufacturing
• Degree in agriculture, food science, or a related field
• Unionized role, fully in-office
• Reliable vehicle and valid Driver's License

About Our Client

Our client is a regulatory body in British Columbia overseeing the production, transportation, packaging, storage, and marketing of fluid and manufactured products within the province.

About The Opportunity

The Quality Control Coordinator oversees collection and testing of daily quality results, ensuring data accuracy for timely reporting. Responsibilities include collaborating with industry partners on quality issues, backup transportation coordination, and after-hours support.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection and testing of quality results
• Validate and process sample data, upload to IT systems
• Manage quality program reporting systems
• Report quality data to management
• Handle non-qualifying products, disposal, and notifications
• Evaluate and improve quality programs
• Investigate quality issues with stakeholders
• Provide research support for management
• Support operational areas as backup
• Respond to inquiries from producers and stakeholders
• Prepare reports and communicate with labs, government, and industry partners
• Develop communications and address producer complaints
• Backup Transportation Coordinator; support after-hours as needed
• Travel to laboratories and producers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal science, food science, or related
• Training or experience with HACCP principles
• 5-7 years in laboratory testing or farm advisory services
• Knowledge of microbiology, biology, chemistry, statistics
• Experience analyzing and reporting technical data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to research, investigate, and communicate findings
• Attention to detail and record accuracy
• Strong coordination and follow-through skills
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle
• Ability to pass background and education checks

Annual salary of $94,000, competitive vacation and municipal benefits, pension, and flex days program.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, along with its brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning agency connecting top talent with organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not charge fees. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, including holding necessary permits.