QA Specialist - Bilingual (Mandarin/English) - Meat / Poultry

Michael Page (Canada); Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MPI, a leading importer and wholesaler of premium seafood products, seeks a Quality Assurance lead to optimize QA systems, ensure strict SOP adherence, and drive audits and supplier compliance across value-add processing lines.

Reporting to the QA leadership, you will handle customer complaints, maintain the food safety program, train staff on policies, and supervise inbound inspections to ensure FIFO and product traceability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QA experience in meat and poultry
• Experience managing audits for Tier 1 retailers
• Ability to navigate retailer vendor portals and audits

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & SOPs: evaluate and optimize QA systems and SOPs across all value-add lines
• Handle customer health and safety complaints and quality-related inquiries
• Co-lead and pass Tier 1 global retailer factory audits; act as CFIA liaison

Skills

QA experience

Meat & poultry

Audits & vendor portals

Job description

• Work for an established importer, wholesaler of premium seafood products


• Competitive compensation and a great company culture

About Our Client

Our client is a well known importer, wholesaler of premium quality frozen seafood products. They have a global presence and have been in this business for 30+ years.

Job Description

• Quality Assurance & SOPs: Evaluate, optimize, and execute our existing Quality Assurance systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all value-add processing lines, driving continuous improvement initiatives to elevate overall seafood quality and maximize team efficiency.


• Complaints: Handle customer health and safety complaints, and quality related inquires.


• Regulatory & Audits: Act as the primary CFIA liaison and co-leading and passing Tier 1 global retailer factory audits.


• Sample Zone Management: Guarantees flawless product traceability, rigorous sensory standardization, and an audit-ready presentation standard for executive and client showcases.


• Food Safety Management: Responsible for maintaining the food safety plan, identifying unaddressed hazards, and actively contributing to building a food safety culture.


• Training & Compliance: Act as the primary trainer for production employees on company policies and procedures.


• Inventory & Inbound Inspection: Inspect inbound deliveries of products and materials, and coordinate inventory rotation to ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices and monitor shelf life.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

• Overall, 3+ years of relevant Quality Assurance (QA) experience.


• QA experience with meat and poultry products in the company's manufacturing portfolio.


• Experienced in supplying Tier 1 grocery and food service customers, specifically demonstrating expertise in managing audits and navigating complex retailer vendor portals.

What's on Offer

• Salary: CAD 70 to 80k + Bonus (Employee Share Program)


• Permanent position with opportunities for growth and development.


• Job Location: Richmond (British Columbia)