QA Inspector

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

**Job Summary**:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector ensures that products conform to specifications and quality standards set by internal quality and regulatory Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, during in-process inspections and prior to release. The incumbent also ensures that production staff and the facility comply with GMP regulations, while taking into consideration the company’s commitment to our seven core values such as Sustainability (people, planet, and profit) in the planning and implementation of all actions related to the area of responsibility.

**Shift**: Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform in-process manufacturing and packaging inspections
- Perform finished product inspections and release of finished packaged products
- (ERP) system and create Certificate of Manufacture
- Perform routine and periodic GMP inspections and environmental monitoring activities
- Assist QA management with corrective actions and customer complaints follow-ups
- Track and compile daily output to contribute to monthly departmental key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Identify gaps and changes to standard operating procedures (SOPs) or work procedures to maintain compliance and facilitate continuous improvement.
- Follow and adhere to and enforce all given instructions including work procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Strictly adhere to, observe and enforce all safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions.
- Provide absence coverage for other Quality Assurance staff on all shifts and at other Lower Mainland locations as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Technical**:

- Completion of two years of post-secondary education in a science discipline
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Natural Health Product (NHP), food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD)
- Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
- Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with stakeholders across the organization
- Demonstrated attention to detail, time management and follow-through skills
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are preferred

**Attributes**:

- Investigative problem-solver
- Adaptable to change
- Able to work well independently, with mínimal instructions, as well as part of a team
- Self-starter work ethic with a growth mindset
- Physically agile, able to lift heavy objects of up to 50 pounds

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.