Quality Manager

Grand River Personnel Limited; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking a Quality Manager in Ontario. The successful candidate will ensure product quality and safety standards while leading a quality control team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, making it a great opportunity for an experienced professional looking to advance in their career.

Benefits

Competitive employer paid benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in the food industry.
• 3 years managerial/supervisory experience.
• HACCP qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet quality and safety standards.
• Manage day-to-day QC activities and team.
• Develop and maintain quality management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Communication

Problem Solving

Planning and Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Our client employer in Waterloo Region is looking for a Quality Manager with experience in a food production industry as well as managerial experience to join their team in a full-time permanent role!

As the Quality Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that products meet company standards for quality and safety.

You will also be the recipient of a solid compensation package including salary between 70-90K depending on experience, competitive employer paid benefits package and paid time off!

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Food Science or other Science related degree (e.g., chemistry, microbiology)
• Ten (10) years of experience in the food industry
• Minimum of three (3) years of managerial/supervisor experience.
• Must have experience and training in implementing and managing food safety systems in a manufacturing environment
• Must have HACCP qualification (ideally advanced level).
• Must have internal auditing training.
• Must have experience leading 3rd party GFSI audits.
• Must have a working knowledge of Canadian food safety regulations including SFCA.
• Must be competent in using standard computer software packages including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience in delivering training and speaking for presentations.
• A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure an achieve deadlines.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop a strong team.
• Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
• Professional approach and attitude.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the products manufactured meet the company’s finished product quality and food safety expectations, as per customer and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and lead the day-to-day activities of the QC Supervisors, and document control team.
• Developing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success.
• Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company Procedures.
• Conducting regular inspections and audits, and collaborate with other departments to investigate non-conformances arising from audits.
• Participate in customer visits or third-party audits.
• Interact with regulatory personnel, food safety auditors, and customers to maintain positive relationships, ensure rapid corrective actions and improve on quality.
• Perform internal audits according to the internal audit calendar. Review non-conformances from internal and external audits to identify areas of improvement.
• Keep up-to date with all third-party requirements including BRC, Organic, Kosher, and RSPO.
• Investigate Quality Department -related non-conformances and provide corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage Environmental monitoring and Allergen validation program and take appropriate corrective actions. Escalate non-conformances to the Quality Director.
• Provide immediate and direct support to quality related issues as they occur on the plant floor, including completing full investigations on product quality
• Collaborate with other departments to investigate non-conformances arising from audits.
• Co-lead site manager meetings to increase collaboration, improve communication, align company goals, and improve the plant efficiencies and work culture.
• Manage customer complaints investigations, determine root causes, and help implement corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments of potential new suppliers and new raw materials in conjunction with the Purchasing Department.
• Coach, train and lead the QC and document control team to ensure Food Quality and Safety is maintained throughout the process.
• Oversee process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehouse functions including GMP, metal detection, label coding verification, general hygiene and safety.

If you have the skills and experience to fulfill the job requirements above, send your resume to: [e-mail]

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Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

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