Quality Control Technician

Trouw Nutrition; Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal nutrition is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Saint Andrews, Canada. The role involves overseeing the quality management system, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in manufacturing and a solid understanding of quality control processes. Join a sustainable mission with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Competitive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service

10 vacation days to start

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing, emphasizing production and maintenance.
• Experience in the aquaculture industry is a plus.
• Strong background in quality management systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality management systems are up to date as per norms.
• Perform audits and monitor quality performance.
• Analyze QC data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Understanding of QC processes

Knowledge of food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering

Job description

Join our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Skretting is looking for "Quality Control Technician" for the St. Andrews, responsible to ensure that the overall quality objectives, maintaining documentation, performing assessments and trending using QC data as input , lead and support audits process.

Job Description:

Quality Management System:

• Ensure up to date quality management system (procedures and instructions) in line with norms, customer requirement
• Monitor status of quality plan, recommend actions when lagging and ensure follow up
• Implement feed safety practices, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other relevant food safety programs.
  
  

Quality Performance:

• Perform ingredient and supplier assessments and keep corresponding documentation up to date
• Perform self-assessments to identify gaps with customer requirements and support closure of gaps.
• Execute and/or coordinate internal and/or external audits and initiate and monitor progress of corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Perform hygiene rounds and work with production on hygiene, QC controls and 5S.
• Prepare quality performance reports, analyse results and advice on follow up.
• Participate in improvement projects.
  
  

Quality Control and analytical services:

• Define the monitoring plans for incoming and manufactured goods and ensure correct execution.
• Support operations in in-process controls, in accordance with the organization guidelines and relevant standards and schemes.
• Analyze QC and Quality data to identify trends and risks and develop and implement corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
  
  

Regulations & Compliances :

• Support with local compliances, audits and regulations
• Support in development of product: gathering all information, checking correctness.
• Ensure changes in regulation are reviewed and necessary actions are taken.
• Support or lead preparation and execution of inspections from authorities.
  
  

Skills And Expertise

Qualifications:

• Formal education or qualification in engineering, including a bachelor's degree or diploma, along with relevant experience in the manufacturing field or engineering industry.
• At least 10+ years of solid background in manufacturing with experience in production and maintenance management
• Previous experience in the aquaculture industry is an asset
  
  

Expectation from the Role:

• Good understanding of QC processes, QMS and QC tools
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP
• Strong manufacturing background with experience in quality
• Attention to detail with good data analysis skills
  
  

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
  
  

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service
• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual Bonus
  
  

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.