QA Coordinator

NEW / SCHOOL FOODS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in alternative protein is seeking a QA Coordinator in Toronto to ensure compliance with food safety standards and quality integrity. You will monitor manufacturing practices, train operators, and support various teams to maintain product excellence. Join a mission-driven team focused on creating healthier, sustainable food alternatives.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Paid time off

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry.
• Experience in a recognized GFSI scheme (e.g. BRC, FSSC 22000).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify FSQA manufacturing and processing activities.
• Conduct line verifications and provide training to Operators.
• Perform scheduled plant inspections and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Strong Communication

Problem-Solving

Data Analytic Skills

Education

University degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

SPC Applications

Job description

Production & Manufacturing Full Time Toronto, ON

At New School Foods, our mission is to accelerate the transition to a kinder, healthier, alt-protein-first food system. Using our proprietary production technology, we create zero-compromise meat alternatives designed to enable global impact. Our healthy, whole-cut, plant-based filets are made to look, cook, taste and flake just like fish. All with a lower carbon footprint, and zero harm to the ocean.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to QA Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring and verifying the FSQA manufacturing and processing activities to ensure that our products are made in compliance with New School Foods standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.

AS OUR QA COORDINATOR YOU WILL :

• Ensure ongoing compliance to product food safety and quality integrity by conducting line verifications, coordinating retain samples, controlling, assessing and investigating non-conformities
• Provide training to Operators for conducting Critical to Quality, Critical to Process, and Critical Control Point checks (e.g. moisture, conductivity, and X-ray checks)
• Verify procedures and records as per scheduled monitoring frequencies and per deviation protocols for non-conformances
• Perform scheduled plant inspections (e.g. GMP, Pre-Op, Glass), report findings, and track corrective actions
• Maintains and products reports and computer data entry of various information to ensure accurate record-keeping
• Work closely with the Production, Distribution, and R&D teams to ensure standard operating procedures, production forms, and matrices are reviewed and updated as required
• Perform verification of COAs, sampling and receiving of incoming raw materials
• Support the development of the ingredient database by reaching out to suppliers and obtaining required and relevant documentation
• Support root cause analysis on external (customer) complaints and internal non-conformances
• Support the execution of the site environmental monitoring programme through sample collection (e.g. swabbing)
• Supports and leads some aspects of third party audits, inspections, and customer-quality visits
• Supports the internal auditing programme
• Reports any issues or barriers encountered in the accomplishment of the duties above
• Fill in vacation coverage for quality technicians as required

YOU WILL BRING

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• University degree or college diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or other related field
• Experienced in a recognized GFSI scheme (e.g. BRC, FSSC 22000, SQF)
• Strong understanding in GMPs, Product Safety and Security, Food Defense, and HACCP
• Effective oral and written communication skills and comfortable providing training
• Excellent computer skills and a working knowledge of SPC (Statistics Process Controls) applications and other data analytic tools
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct work with strong attention to detail
• Strong ability to problem-solve and and work independently and as a member of a team
• Able to work on rotational shifts (day and afternoon) and weekends as needed

New School Foods offers competitive salaries and benefits, paid time off, and more. This position is for our Toronto, Canada location.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture as we know that diverse teams build better products and generate better ideas. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to [emailprotected] .