Food Quality Assurance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada MT Talent Full time
Food Quality Controller Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Food Quality Controller to join our team at MT Talent Solutions Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our food products.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Supplier Management: Manage the supplier approval program (MAP) for product suppliers and ensure the database is up-to-date.
  2. Risk Evaluations: Conduct risk evaluations when approving new suppliers, facilities, or countries of origin.
  3. Facility Assessments: Assess supplier processing facilities for frozen produce and provide food safety approval or rejection based on MAP requirements, FSMA, and SFCR regulations.
  4. Investigations: Investigate supplier nonconformities and follow up on root cause corrective actions, verification of completion, and validation of effectiveness.
  5. Standard Development: Participate in establishing high-level standards that suppliers must respect to ensure food safety.
  6. Verification Activities: Perform facility verification activities and virtual audits to ensure suppliers meet MAP requirements and GFSI certification requirements.
  7. Follow-ups: Follow up with suppliers to confirm food safety and integrity gaps are mitigated.
  8. MRL Compliance: Review MRLs and spray programs to ensure compliance with destination standards.
  9. Labeling Compliance: Ensure compliance with labeling guidelines destination standards.
  10. KPIs and Performance: Monitor approved product suppliers and contribute to KPIs to demonstrate performance.
  11. Recalls and Exercises: Support product recalls and manage mock recalls and traceability exercises as required.
  12. Sample Quality: Ensure quality compliance of incoming and outgoing samples.
  13. Supplier Record Library: Ensure the supplier record library is up-to-date as per standard protocols.
  14. Continuous Improvement: Stay at the forefront of new technologies, developments, and scientific discoveries related to fresh and frozen businesses.
  15. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the supplier management system and support implementation of new programs, processes, or initiatives.
Requirements:
  1. Post-Secondary Education: Post-secondary degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, or other related education.
  2. Experience: 2 or more years' experience in a related food safety/quality role involving auditing.
  3. Frozen Foods Experience: Experience in frozen foods and/or produce-related manufacturing/distribution is preferred.
  4. Certifications: Relevant certification/qualification programs such as Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, PCQI, ASQ, HACCP, etc. are strongly preferred.
  5. Language Skills: Strong English communication skills are required. Other language skills such as French, Spanish, German, Mandarin are an asset.
  6. Analytical and Organizational Skills: Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized with a strong sense of values and integrity.
  7. Deadlines and Processes: Proven ability to meet defined deadlines and adhere to required processes.
  8. Adaptability: Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  9. Problem-Solving and Interpersonal Skills: Proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills.
  10. Computer Skills: Strong computer skills including full MS Office Suite, PowerBI, Visio.
  11. Driver's License and Travel: Valid driver's license and ability to travel to supplier sites 10-20% of the time.
What We Offer:
  1. Generous Salary: Generous salary based on experience and qualifications plus annual bonus.
  2. Benefits: Full health and dental benefits.
  3. Vacation Time: 3 weeks vacation plus reduced summer hours.
  4. Gym Membership: Gym membership.
  5. Social Events: Fun social events and activities.
  6. Food Perks: Weekly catered meals.

Estimated salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.



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