Quality Assurance Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada West Coast Reduction Full time

This position is 100% in-office.
**Annual base salary range**: $68,000 to $72,000
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee internal processes and procedures to ensure product quality and safety.
- Ensure that WCRL’s manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level.
- Development and regular maintenance of the Quality Assurance (QA) Program including the HACCP plan and related standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Coordination and documentation of the HACCP training program.
- Support divisional staff in development and maintenance of SOPs.
- Conduct regular QA program audits and maintain performance and corrective action documentation.
- Coordinate and maintain the HACCP and Safe Food Safe Feed (SFSF) third party certification programs.
- Support the Sales Department with responding to customer requests related to product quality and safety concerns, inquiries, and customer audits.
- Liaise with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on specific issues as they arise.
- Coordinate and monitor quality verification programs such as the Animal Protein Products Industry (APPI) salmonella reduction program, and report trends or other concerns to management.
- Support the production department with quality related issues and KPI targets.
- Conduct and record regular mock recalls in coordination with the sales department.
- Support plant management during the CFIA audit process.
- Function as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality.
- Specify quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Ensure that policies, procedures, and forms are documented, updated and maintained.
- Maintain revision control of policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms.
- Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies.
- Encourage a safety culture where employees do not put themselves or others at risk.
- Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.
- Undergo additional training as required for certification programs.
- Travel to our plant divisions in Western Canada and the USA to conduct audits.

QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in food science is an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the food and agricultural industry.
- Knowledge or background in HACCP/GMP (or higher level), FDA, SFSF, and CFIA requirements preferred.
- Strong knowledge of process engineering, and organic chemistry.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills.
- Strong technical writing abilities to create, edit and issue controlled documents.
- Experience leading projects and coordinating initiatives across internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate productively with employees at all levels.
- Adaptability and ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Aptitude for problem analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and job demands.
- Ability to travel to divisions located in Western Canada and Washington State.



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