Onsite Quality Assurance Specialist

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About the role

  • Quality Assurance Specialist at True North Salmon, ensuring food safety and quality compliance. Analyzing trends, collaborating with teams, and managing quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret Quality data to identify trends, measure performance, and inform decision-making.
  • Prepare regular reports on Quality performance, highlighting successes, challenges, and proposed solutions.
  • Utilize data visualization tools to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
  • Manage quality and food safety programs in accordance with organization’s objectives.
  • Ensure product and documentation requirements are compliant for regulatory (FDA, State Health Departments, USDC, CFIA), customers, and third parties.
  • Research and validate suppliers using our trace gains platform.
  • Complete all supplier risk assessments for all products being received.
  • Maintain product and packaging specifications database.
  • Maintain Food Safety Quality Management System (FSQMS) database.
  • Evaluating risk assessments and identifying gaps.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, to achieve optimization goals.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the department.
  • Ensure all initiatives adhere to company safety policies and all relevant food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, CFIA).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge or certification of USFDA's Seafood HACCP Guidelines.
  • Working experience with quality assurance and food safety programs, including third party standards such as GFSI (BRC and BAP).
  • Travel up to 50% of time to manufacturing locations.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse groups and ability to influence others.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Spanish is a plus.
  • Must have excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Power BI.
  • Excellent skills working in databases.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
  • Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
  • Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
  • Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
  • Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
  • Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
  • Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
  • Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.

Job title

Quality Assurance Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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