Quality Assurance

*Equal Opportunity Employer*

SJ Fine Foods Ltd. was founded in 2007 with the goal of producing superior quality Canadian meat snacks. At SJ Fine Foods we recognize that our success is due to the hard-working people who make up our team. We value the contribution of every employee and leverage accountability in a context of trust, where everyone can learn, grow, and be respected. Our culture is the reason that our team is so passionate about providing Canadians with a consistent and high-quality product to enjoy.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefit plan - Dental, Medical, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability immediately. RRSP and employee share ownership program are available after 6 months.

We are hiring a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager, this role will report to the Director of Operations.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Establish and maintain a robust food safety program, including a Recall Program and traceability exercises.
- Develop and maintain thorough working knowledge of applicable CFIA and BRC regulations and policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with the Operations team to facilitate product quality that consistently meets or exceeds performance criteria.
- Lead Internal and External Audit Programs, including knowledge and experience with current BRC audit guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain Recall Program and coordinate Mock Recalls. Initiate traceability exercises
- Accountable for the maximum performance, technical competence and personal development of the FSQA team through hiring, developing, evaluating and motivating personnel.
- Identify opportunities to improve product and process quality, consistency, and performance. Establish continuous improvement initiatives for quality department and personnel.
- Strengthen the FSQA department by contributing innovative ideas, expertise, knowledge, high professional standards, team spirit and pride in the Company.
- Be an active member of new plant trials and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate team meetings and training sessions such as HACCP Food Safety, Food Safety and Quality Culture
- Identify and manage product and facility quality issues. Perform root cause analysis and develop robust preventive measures.
- Ensure that all employees are up to date on training & retraining for various tasks and Good Manufacturing Practices, including Critical Control Points (CCP)
- Manage customer complaints that require technical follow-ups and corrective actions.
- Recommend and implement corrective and preventative measures to improve product safety and quality standards.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Food Science, or a related field (strongly preferred)
- Experience working in a meat processing plant in a GFSI recognized environment.
- Formal HACCP training from a recognized training facility
- A minimum of 5 years of FSQA experience; 2 years in a leadership position
- Proven leadership, team building and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (listening, verbal, written, MS office)
- Flexible, adaptable, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, employees, and supervisors.
- Excellent planning, decision making and problem-solving ability required for daily FSQA management.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person