Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager

Crown Packaging; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager, where safety and quality are paramount. In this permanent, full-time position, you will lead the charge in managing a comprehensive quality program, ensuring that all products meet stringent safety and quality standards. You will work closely with a dedicated team, fostering a customer-focused culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, where your expertise in food safety systems and manufacturing will be valued. If you are passionate about quality and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory role, preferably in the corrugated industry.
• Knowledge of food safety systems and production processes is key.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant-wide quality program and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Direct investigations into non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Administer quality information systems and manage the lab.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

ISO standards

Food safe packaging (IFS PACSecure)

Supervisory experience in manufacturing

Proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree or certification in quality assurance

Tools

Quality information and reporting systems

Job description

Job Description

About the Company:

Crown Packaging is an integrated manufacturer and marketer of corrugated cartons and sheets, printed paper wraps and wallboard tape. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership style relationships.

The two converting facilities, known as Crown Packaging and BoxMaster, operate with extensive customer reach and distribution capabilities throughout British Columbia and Alberta. Crown was recently acquired by Atlas Holdings with the objective of delivering significant growth and value creation.

Crown Packaging is dedicated to providing an engaging and positive work environment. Many of our employees have enjoyed working for Crown Packaging for the greater part of their careers; we have many employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service.

Please note, our location is not situated near public transit, applicants must have their own vehicle.

Position Summary:

We currently have an opening for a permanent, full-time Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager to join our team, this role reports directly to the Services Manager.

The Quality & Compliance Manager, with safety as first priority, will administer a plant-wide quality system. This position is based out of our location in Richmond, BC.

General Responsibilities:

• Manage a plant-wide quality program based on prevention through education, directly responsible to inform and educate “conformance to requirements”. Has the authority to halt production when products do not conform to requirements.
• Manage and maintain all special programs including food safe designations.
• Direct investigations into non-conformances and ensure corrective action is implemented to prevent re-occurrences.
• Manage the quarantine area. Document and report on the rework requirements along with the cost to re-work non-conforming product.
• Administer the quality information and reporting system.
• Manage the lab.
• Coordinate activities, areas, and employees to keep a safe and clean facility that is responsible to our environment. Send annual reports to GVRD and Environment Canada. Ensure we are in compliance with regulations/emissions.
• Undertake other duties including but not limited to, projects and initiatives as assigned within the scope of the role.

Qualifications and Requirements for this Position:

• Knowledge of relevant food safety systems (HACCP, ISO) and or food safe packaging IFS PACSecure.
• Promotes a customer-focused culture in alignment with the company’s Core Values, Guiding Principles, and Climate Goals.
• Sound understanding of the corrugated product industry.
• Knowledge of production processes, and general maintenance of equipment is key.
• Solid understanding of needs of the company and customer, thus clear, concise communication and listening skills are required.
• 5 years within a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the corrugated industry.
• Computer skills – proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask in a busy environment a must.
• Strong attention to detail; efficiency and accuracy.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Accountable, dependable, personable, and professional.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment with multiple interruptions.

Salary and Benefits:

A competitive salary and benefits package awaits the successful candidate.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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