quality assurance manager - food processing

Soleterra d'Italia; Acme; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

RRSP

Free parking available

Other benefits

Job summary

Soleterra d'Italia is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to establish policies and supervise QA programs at our rural Alberta facility. The role requires GMP expertise, blueprints reading, and strong communication.

On-site work is required with relocation as needed in a food processing environment. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of QA experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and proficiency with MS Office and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years to less than 3 years experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) knowledge.
• Proficient with MS Office and MS Outlook.
• Read blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control.
• Conduct or supervise operational programs.
• Direct quality control inspections.
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget.
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and production methods.
• Hire, supervise and train staff in new equipment or techniques.
• Plan and organize daily operations and production schedules.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Office

Read blueprints

Budget planning

Equipment maintenance

Teamwork

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Food processing industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Conduct or supervise operational programs
• Direct quality control inspections
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• MS Office
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) knowledge
• MS Outlook

Manufacturing sector experience

• Food

Additional information

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourages discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities