Production Quality Assurance Associate

**WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?** Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder and CEO, Nicola Kilner. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR** We are seeking a Production Quality Assurance Associate for the Afternoon Shift. This role will be based out of our Eastside Facility in Etobicoke. **WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE** - Ensures all packaging lines are cleared for safety prior to start up - Responsible for performing bulk testing at the filling stage (visual and PH testing), additional bulk mixing as per DECIEM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Verify and approve primary and secondary packaging components prior to filling/unit boxing and performs regular inspections on the packaged product for correct lot code - Performs in-process checks as per approved DECIEM SOPs - Continuously assesses results of inspection findings and react in a timely manner to communicate potential issues to Production Lead QA and Management - Implement hold procedures for suspect product and/or product evaluations and testing and assist in writing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for newly established process and methods - Document all packaging activities in MBPR in a timely and accurate manner according to quality standards - Reviews line MBPRs for completion before being handed-in for QA review and filing and provides quality direction for line workers - Provide support during third party audits - Initiate and/or make suggestions to improve the quality of work processes and products **SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE** - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Motivation and ability to solve complex problems. Strong ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment - Ability to perform duties with a high level of accuracy and with mínimal supervision - Experience in cGMP regulated industry, quality control or similar role is required. Relevant education in Science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology or another relevant field OR equivalent work experience is an asset **WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM** There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order - Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more. - 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders). - Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates. - Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more. - Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning. - First dibs on new products. - A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends. **BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD** We are a People first company that lives by our core values to - Do the right thing - Create impact - Respect small things - ❤️ Care too much - Be the future These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing **SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT** DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth. Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation. In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events. **CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY** DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey". DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance