Quality Assurance Specialist

Dare Foods Limited; Milton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health and wellness benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Dare Foods Limited in Milton, Ontario, is seeking a Quality Management System Specialist to develop and maintain the site QMS, ensuring local policies align with corporate standards and customer requirements.

The successful candidate will bring knowledge of SQF and HACCP, strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently or in a team. The role is on-site with afternoon shift coverage (12:00 – 8:00 p.m.) and occasional support for other shifts.

Qualifications

• College or Bachelor 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
• Knowledge of confectionary processes is an asset
• Strong knowledge of SQF or similar GFSI programs
• SQF Practitioner Certification and PCQI certification are an asset
• HACCP and Food Safety practical and theoretical knowledge
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience developing Quality Programs
• Knowledge 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
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong skills in Word, Excel to manage and analyze quality data

Responsibilities

• Own site written Quality Management System ensuring local site Quality policies exist which are in line with Dare Corporate Policy, customer requirements and relevant GFSI schemes.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of Quality tools and systems.
• Develop and support execution of quality related education and training
• Lead Food Safety Team meetings and keep site Food Safety Plans up to date.
• Lead the site Internal Auditing program, launch testing of the traceability system and ensure the site CAPA program is functioning as intended
• Oversee site Training program on quality standard and GMP practices
• Assume a leadership role during GFSI and customer audits
• Own raw and pack supplier approvals and risk assessments for the site
• Organize and coordinate the activities of quality team around promoting food safety and quality culture and standards
• Support any on floor Quality / Food Safety incident and complaint investigationsBack up and support for the Quality Manager position

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Quality data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Education

College or Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Engineering

Tools

Quality Management System software

Traceability system

Job description

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

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 is a newly created position that will be based out of our Milton manufacturing facility and will be responsible for development and maintenance of the Quality Management System.

The successful applicant for this opportunity has knowledge of SQF and/or other GFSI, 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.

Please note that this position will require you to work on-site. There will be a requirement to provide coverage for Afternoon shift (12:00 – 8:00 p.m.) along with occasional support for the other shifts including Days, Nights and Weekends.

Responsibilities

• Own site written Quality Management System ensuring local site Quality policies exist which are in line with Dare Corporate Policy, customer requirements and relevant GFSI schemes.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of Quality tools and systems.
• Develop and support execution of quality related education and training
• Lead Food Safety Team meetings and keep site Food Safety Plans up to date.
• Lead the site Internal Auditing program, launch testing of the traceability system and ensure the site CAPA program is functioning as intended
• Oversee site Training program on quality standard and GMP practices
• Assume a leadership role during GFSI and customer audits
• Own raw and pack supplier approvals and risk assessments for the site
• Organize and coordinate the activities of quality team around promoting food safety and quality culture and standards
• Support any on floor Quality / Food Safety incident and complaint investigationsBack up and support for the Quality Manager position

Qualifications

• College or Bachelor 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
• Knowledge of confectionary processes is an asset
• Strong knowledge of SQF or similar GFSI programs
• SQF Practitioner Certification and PCQI certification are an asset
• 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
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong skills in Word, Excel to manage and analyze quality data

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.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.