Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Markham, ON

La Presserie, a plant-based food and beverage company in the GTA is looking for a QA Supervisor to join our team!

WORK SPECIFICATIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• QA Team Leader
• Participation in development of new and existing products through product realization
• Performing quality checks on samples through testing of such as brix, pH, % solids, Bostwick and sensory analysis
• Creating, revising, and reviewing documentation of Food Safety and Quality Management System
• Conducts trend analysis of non-conformities, corrective actions, and customer complaints
• Continuous improvement of the Food safety and Quality Management System including QA procedures and monitoring activities
• Supplier and raw material approvals according to the Supplier Approval Program including data entry into the Supplier Approval software
• Development and maintenance of raw material and finished product specifications
• Supports and all internal and external audit activities
• Backup for QA Manager and QA Technicians during absences
• Full transparency and accountability of all results
• Participation in HACCP and Recall team
• Collaborate with Senior Management including QA, Production, R&D, Procurement, and Sales

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience and understanding of the food/beverage manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and promote a team-orientated atmosphere
• Able to work flexible hours and or shift work as required
• Always work in a safe manner and be able to work around moving equipment
• Have a positive attitude and good work ethic
• Confidentiality
• Maintain and archive records in a manner consistent with company policies
• All other duties as may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 years working experience at minimum including 2+ years in a lead hand or supervisory role.
• A diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
• HACCP and SQF certification required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead and bend to the floor in refrigerated and sometimes frozen temperatures
• Exert 10 -50 pounds of force and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Tolerate noise levels from machinery
• Conduct in a safe manner around physical hazards and moving machines
• Hot, cold and wet conditions

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Flexible hours
• Participation in joint health and safety committee

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person