QA Coordinator

NEW/SCHOOL FOODS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a QA Coordinator to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality. In this pivotal role, you will oversee compliance with manufacturing processes, conduct inspections, and provide training to staff. You'll collaborate with production and R&D teams to maintain operational excellence. This position offers a chance to contribute to a kinder, healthier food system while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Paid time off

Inclusive culture

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with GFSI schemes like BRC or SQF.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Conduct training for Operators on quality checks.
• Perform scheduled inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

University degree or college diploma in Food Science

Microbiology

Chemistry

Engineering

Tools

SPC applications

Data analytic tools

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 [e-mail].