HACCP Coordinator

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is recruiting two HACCP Coordinators to join a BC manufacturing operation.

You will support daily QA activities, maintain HACCP plans, verify CCPs, and help ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF and regulatory requirements, reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager. Collaborate with production, QA technicians, and R&D to drive continuous improvement, perform internal and external audits, and provide HACCP, GMP, and food safety training to staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Safety, Life Sciences, or related field (equivalent education considered).
• Minimum 5 years QA, QC, or food safety experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong HACCP, GMP, CCP monitoring knowledge and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with GFSI-recognized standards, preferably SQF; HACCP training preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Experience in CFIA-regulated facilities, especially ready-to-eat or meat processing is an asset.
• Auditing experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily QA activities, including production floor inspections, food safety monitoring, verification, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and technical support to QA Technicians to ensure consistent HACCP, GMP, and safety procedures.
• Maintain, review, and improve HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, CCPs, and related documentation.
• Review food safety monitoring records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Investigate food safety and quality concerns, assess risks, and coordinate corrective actions, including Hold & Release decisions.
• Work with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and R&D to identify root causes and prevent recurring issues.
• Conduct food safety risk assessments for equipment, processes, facility conditions, and operational changes.
• Support food safety requirements for new products, equipment, labeling, and process improvements.
• Analyze QA inspection results, product testing, and trends to identify improvements.
• Prepare for SQF, internal, third-party, and regulatory audits, ensuring programs remain audit-ready.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Support validation and verification activities to confirm controls remain effective.
• Develop and deliver HACCP, GMP, and food safety training to employees.

Skills

QA experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Safety, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for two HACCP Coordinators to join a manufacturing operation BC. These roles will play a key part in maintaining strong food safety standards, supporting daily quality assurance activities, and ensuring compliance with HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the HACCP Coordinators will work closely with production teams and QA Technicians to strengthen food safety programs, resolve quality concerns, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily QA activities, including production floor inspections, food safety monitoring, verification, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and technical support to QA Technicians to ensure consistent application of HACCP, GMP, and food safety procedures.
• Maintain, review, and improve HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, Critical Control Points (CCPs), and related documentation.
• Review food safety monitoring records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Investigate food safety and quality concerns, assess risks, and coordinate corrective actions, including product Hold & Release decisions.
• Work with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and R&D teams to identify root causes and prevent recurring quality issues.
• Conduct food safety risk assessments for equipment, processes, facility conditions, and operational changes.
• Support food safety requirements for new products, equipment, labeling, and process improvements.
• Analyze QA inspection results, product testing, and food safety trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare for SQF, internal, third-party, and regulatory audits, ensuring programs and documentation remain audit-ready.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Support validation and verification activities to confirm food safety controls remain effective.
• Develop and deliver HACCP, GMP, and food safety training to employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Safety, Life Sciences, or a related field. Equivalent education and relevant experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of QA, QC, or food safety experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP programs, GMP, sanitation, CCP monitoring, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with GFSI-recognized food safety standards, preferably SQF.
• HACCP training or certification and hands‑on experience maintaining and verifying food safety programs are strongly preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, risk assessments, and food safety documentation.
• Experience in a CFIA-regulated facility, particularly ready to eat food, or meat processing, is an asset.
• Previous involvement in internal, third‑party, or regulatory audits is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with production and cross‑functional teams.
• Confidence in making timely decisions, managing competing priorities, and supporting production floor activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Additional languages are an asset.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, nights, weekends, or overtime based on operational needs.

Remuneration

• $55,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered