Quality Assurance Coordinator

Dare Foods Limited; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Canadian food manufacturer located in Kitchener is seeking a Quality Coordinator for the Midnight shift. This role involves overseeing quality activities, maintaining GMP programs, and leading food safety initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Food Science and 3-5 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, aiming for an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years relevant working experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP Programs and Operational Systems.
• History of meeting and exceeding challenging performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Own site GMP program.
• Perform and coach Operators on quality testing.
• Lead cross‑functional Food Safety Team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multitask

Technical writing

Knowledge of SQF or similar GFSI programs

HACCP and Food Safety knowledge

Education

College or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science Technology / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family‑owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country, including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years, we have been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With nine manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare, our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers

Position Overview

This role will be based out of our Kitchener manufacturing facility and will be responsible for quality activities on the Midnight shift (10 pm – 6 am Sun‑Thurs), in addition to supporting the overall development and maintenance of the site’s Quality Systems. The successful applicant for this opportunity knows SQF and / or other GFSI, has knowledge of HACCP , is a strong communicator, highly organized, and capable of working independently or in a team environment. This role will also include any ad‑hoc activities required of the Quality Department and may require work on off‑shifts as well.

Responsibilities

• Own site GMP program
• Perform and coach Operators on quality testing
• Maintain Quality and Sanitation Programs (i.e. recipe control, document control, allergen validations, EMP program, swabbing, etc), complying with all Regulatory, Corporate and Customer requirements
• Lead cross‑functional Food Safety Team, holding team members responsible for follow‑up and corrective actions
• Administer Hold and Release programs
• Support any on‑floor Quality / Food Safety incident investigations
• Host daily Food Review, and participate in Daily Production Meeting where required
• Investigate and respond to all critical consumer complaints and provide monthly statistical data

Qualifications

• College or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science Technology / Engineering or related field
• 3 – 5 years relevant working experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Broad range of experience with Operational Systems and GMP Programs
• Strong knowledge of SQF or similar GFSI programs
• HACCP and Food Safety : practical and theoretical knowledge
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience developing Quality Programs
• Knowledge of the principles of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing would be considered an asset
• A history of meeting and exceeding challenging performance goals; a desire to “win”
• Ability to perform tasks effectively both individually and as a member of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong skills in Word, Excel to manage and analyze quality data

Benefits

Total Rewards Package : Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well‑being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities, as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal‑opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.