Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist Parrish & 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 approach P&H New Life Mills Since 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 excellence Why P&H We believe in a people-first approach and offer a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth : Learning and Development Programs to help you advance your career Comprehensive Health Benefits , including Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care Tuition Reimbursement for your continued education Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support Paid Time Off to balance work and life RRSP Matching to help you plan for the future Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy Company Events to connect with your team Your Role Location : Southwestern Ontario Reporting 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 Day Update HACCP Plans and SOPs and lead the team on implementing new procedures Perform internal audits and lead external FeedAssure and CFIA inspections. Participate in plant Quality Team Meetings, take notes, and assist with troubleshooting and sampling Review and approve Corrective Action reports, helping with problem-solving and preventative measures. Develop and deliver training plans for quality standards Check and summarize monthly and annual test results from mills and address any issues with corrective action Assist in developing testing methods and inspection plans. Review and address any issues with in-house testing results. Attend monthly meetings to address lab issues and update Sampling Plans as needed. Compare finished feed results to label guarantees and report to Nutritionists. Track and share key quality metrics like Task Matrix scores and other QA data. Report on the effectiveness of Mill Quality Teams to the QA Manager. Required Qualifications Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, or related fields Three years’ experience with Food / Feed Safety programs (HACCP / BRC etc) and or similar Quality Management systems. Proficiency working in Microsoft Office with programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint. Willing to travel throughout Ontario (Wyoming, Denfield, Listowel, Inkerman) and Saskatoon, SK with home base in Southwestern Ontario. Why You'll Love Working Here : At 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr