Haccp Coordinator

Five Corners Meat Co. is part of a family-owned global provider of high-quality specialty meat products, has an exciting opportunity for a HACCP Coordinator (2 Years Maternity Leave Replacement), based out of our Chilliwack, BC location.

Our parent company, Donald’s Fine Foods, has been operating for over 25 years with three plants in British Columbia, and one in Saskatchewan, and has built its business around the core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and superior customer service. We know our dedicated staff is what makes it all possible.

**Company Values**
- **Customer Focused** - Exceptional customer service is the measure of our success
- **Integrity** - Fairness, honesty, responsibility, and trust mark every relationship inside and outside of the company
- **People** - We treat our employees, customers, suppliers, and the community with trust and respect
- **Quality** - Uncompromising standards in everything we do
- **Safety** - We care about our people and emphasize a culture of safety throughout our company.

The HACCP Coordinator will be a motivated, results-driven individual responsible for maintaining and updating a CFIA recognized HACCP Program ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards established by the Company, CFIA, and 3rd Party auditors. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

**Critical Objectives**
- Assures consistent quality and high confidence level in food safety of all products
- Assures GMP and timely response to non-compliant products
- Assures data collection, data management and analysis
- Meets or exceeds KPIs

**Responsibilities**

**Food Safety & Quality**
- Conduct and participate in the development of HACCP Plans and Preventive Controls. Lead in program implementation
- Update and maintain HACCP and preventive Control Programs, and related policies and procedures
- Establish management and control systems to maintain compliance with quality systems and regulatory compliance
- Support annual assessment of Preventive Control and HACCP Programs
- Update SOPs and forms as necessary resulting from HACCP reassessment and program changes
- Conduct internal audit and support with external audits and inspections (BRC, Customer, CFIA)
- Verify HACCP/Preventive Control Program documents and procedures, including onsite verifications
- Identify and resolve HACCP/Preventive Control Non-compliant issue in a timely manner
- Provide recommendations for quality improvement, corrective actions, and preventative measures
- Support facility in conducting traceability exercises
- Organize and conduct training in HACCP & GMP, food safety and quality policies and procedures
- Understand Standard Operating Procedures and Inspection Regulations
- Collaborate with Maintenance and other departments and assist Quality Assurance Manager in backing-up QA Department
- Other duties as assigned

**Leadership**
- Exemplify the DFF values of People, Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Customer Focus
- Adhere to and promote Company procedures at all times
- All other duties as assigned

**Safety**
- Provide and maintain a safe working environment for all employees and visiting customers
- Work with the team towards achieve zero lost time and medical incidents
- Adhere to rules, regulations, and labor as per the sites on OH&S

**Position Requirements**
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a QA Technician or HACCP Coordinator in a food processing facility or manufacturing environment
- University degree and/or diploma in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Microbiology or Biological Sciences)
- Knowledge in general quality and food safety principles
- Knowledge of HACCP and other Food Safety Programs

**Position Skills**
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
- Ability to write policies and procedures
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well with others & independently
- Time management and organization skills

**Physical Abilities**
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
- Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
- Typically works Monday to Friday with some weekend requirements

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chilliwack, BC V2R 0E9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-15