Quality Assurance Specialist

OverviewQuality Assurance SpecialistParrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H)Are you passionate about Canadian agriculture and looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H) and be part of a team that values your dedication and forward-thinking approachP&H New Life MillsSince 1964, New-Life Mills has been a leader in livestock nutrition, providing top-quality feed from our five Canadian facilities. Our expert team ensures optimal nutrition for broiler chickens, eggs, turkeys, beef, dairy, and swine. With a focus on innovation and rigorous quality standards, we’re dedicated to enhancing animal health and productivity. Join us in our commitment to excellenceLocationLocation: Southwestern OntarioYour RoleReporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Specialist ensures our quality program meets all regulatory, customer, and FeedAssure standards. This includes scheduling and performing internal audits, leading third-party audits, and addressing findings. You’ll work with Quality Teams at all five mill locations to improve the program and resolve issues, and collaborate with Operations and Nutrition on sampling, labeling, and training.Day to DayUpdate HACCP Plans and SOPs and lead the team on implementing new proceduresPerform internal audits and lead external FeedAssure and CFIA inspectionsParticipate in plant Quality Team Meetings, take notes, and assist with troubleshooting and samplingReview and approve Corrective Action reports, helping with problem-solving and preventative measuresDevelop and deliver training plans for quality standardsCheck and summarize monthly and annual test results from mills and address any issues with corrective actionAssist in developing testing methods and inspection plansReview and address any issues with in-house testing resultsAttend monthly meetings to address lab issues and update Sampling Plans as neededCompare finished feed results to label guarantees and report to NutritionistsTrack and share key quality metrics like Task Matrix scores and other QA dataReport on the effectiveness of Mill Quality Teams to the QA ManagerRequired QualificationsPost-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, or related fieldsThree years’ experience with Food/Feed Safety programs (HACCP / BRC etc) and or similar Quality Management systemsProficiency working in Microsoft Office with programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPointWilling to travel throughout Ontario (Wyoming, Denfield, Listowel, Inkerman) and Saskatoon, SK with home base in Southwestern OntarioWhy You\'ll Love Working HereAt P&H, we value honesty, integrity, and continuous learning. As a family-owned company with over 115 years of history, we offer a supportive and growth-oriented environment. With over 70 locations across Canada and global trade links, we’re committed to your success and development.Ready to Join Us?If you’re excited about this opportunity and ready to grow with us, apply today Visit www.pandhcareers.com to learn more and submit your application.P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr