Quality Assurance Coordinator

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in livestock nutrition is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join their dedicated team. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, leading audits, and collaborating with various teams to enhance animal health and productivity. With a focus on innovation and quality, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the highest standards in feed production. If you are passionate about agriculture and quality assurance, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values integrity and continuous learning.

Benefits

Learning and Development Programs

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Wellness Programs

Company Events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with Food/Feed Safety programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality program meets all regulatory and customer standards.
• Schedule and perform internal audits and lead third-party audits.
• Track and share key quality metrics and report findings.

Skills

Food Safety Programs

Quality Management Systems

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Food Science

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Agriculture

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H)

Are you passionate about Canadian agriculture and looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H) and be part of a team that values your dedication and forward-thinking approach!

P&H New Life Mills

Since 1964, New-Life Mills has been a leader in livestock nutrition, providing top-quality feed from our five Canadian facilities. Our expert team ensures optimal nutrition for broiler chickens, eggs, turkeys, beef, dairy, and swine. With a focus on innovation and rigorous quality standards, we’re dedicated to enhancing animal health and productivity. Join us in our commitment to excellence!

Why P&H

We believe in a people-first approach and offer a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth:

• Learning and Development Programs to help you advance your career
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, including Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement for your continued education
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Paid Time Off to balance work and life
• RRSP Matching to help you plan for the future
• Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy
• Company Events to connect with your team

Your Role

Location: Cambridge, Listowel, or Denfield, ON

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Coordinator ensures our quality program meets all regulatory, customer, and FeedAssure standards. This includes scheduling and performing internal audits, leading third-party audits, and addressing findings. You’ll work with Quality Teams at all five mill locations to improve the program and resolve issues, and collaborate with Operations and Nutrition on sampling, labeling, and training.

Day to Day

• Check and summarize monthly and annual test results from mills and address any issues with corrective actions
• Attend monthly meetings to address lab issues and update Sampling Plans as needed
• Track and share key quality metrics like Task Matrix scores and other QA data
• Compare finished feed results to label guarantees and report to Nutritionists
• Review and address any issues with in-house testing results
• Perform internal audits and lead external FeedAssure and CFIA inspections
• Update HACCP Plans and SOPs and lead the team on implementing new procedures
• Develop and deliver training plans for quality standards
• Participate in plant Quality Team Meetings, take notes, and assist with troubleshooting and sampling
• Review and approve Corrective Action reports, helping with problem-solving and preventative measures
• Assist in developing testing methods and inspection plans
• Report on the effectiveness of Mill Quality Teams to the QA Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, or related fields
• Three to Five years’ experience with Food/Feed Safety programs (HACCP / BRC etc) and or similar Quality Management systems.
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Office with programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Willing to travel throughout Ontario (Wyoming, Denfield, Listowel, Inkerman) and Saskatoon, SK with home base in Southwestern Ontario

Why You'll Love Working Here:

At P&H, we value honesty, integrity, and continuous learning. As a family-owned company with over 110 years of history, we offer a supportive and growth-oriented environment. With over 70 locations across Canada and global trade links, we’re committed to your success and development.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and ready to grow with us, apply today! Visit www.pandhcareers.com to learn more and submit your application.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.