ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct all quality inspections in the area of assigned responsibility and manage quality programs
- Maintain quality objectives and keep quality to specifications through accurate inspections, non-compliance procedures, appropriate reporting, corrective actions and accuracy of paperwork along with sample submissions
- Maintain all outside audit/certification requirements (GFSI and CFIA)
- Work with other departments to implement procedure changes, based
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct all quality inspections in the area of assigned responsibility and manage quality programs
- Maintain quality objectives and keep quality to specifications through accurate inspections, non-compliance procedures, appropriate reporting, corrective actions and accuracy of paperwork along with sample submissions
- Maintain all outside audit/certification requirements (GFSI and CFIA)
- Work with other departments to implement procedure changes, based on predetermined specifications
- Ability to interpret customer/sales specifications and apply subjective quality decisions to product (ie: product appearance, color, texture, etc)
- Effectively communicate with plant production staff and plant management
- Conduct operational sanitation inspections and complete Quality and Food Safety, CCP and sanitation paperwork
- Conduct GMP and Sanitation audits as directed with documented corrective actions and follow-up as necessary
- Identify and correct deficiencies for negative micro or shelf life data
- Follow all appropriate departmental procedures regarding all potential QA or FS holds
- Provide training to personnel/clients in compliance with company Good Manufacturing Practices/GFSI Standards
- Maintain current knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Quality standards.
- Various other tasks can be assigned by the FSQA management team as business needs progress
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Requires a B.Sc. in Meat, Food Science, related area of study; or 4+ years in the food industry. Candidate needs a basic knowledge of processing plant operations, Food Industry Regulations (USDA, SSOP, HACCP, and GMP) or the combination of relevant education and experience. Experience in food certification claims (e.g. Organic, NON-GMO, Halal, Kosher, etc.), HACCP Certification and basic GFSI (BRGS) training is desirable.
The Food Centre offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
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