Quality Assurance and Control Specialist Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Quality Assurance

Description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented food safety professional to build and own the HACCP plan and prerequisite programs, maintain procedures and documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, finished product specifications, and company food safety and quality standards at our Vancouver Ethical Bean facility. This role will lead and coordinate change controls, deviations and non-conformance reports; report non-compliance and drive corrective actions;

prepare the plant and warehouse for internal, supplier, co-manufacturer and third‑party audits; and facilitate regulatory and supplier audits. The role includes conducting food safety and hygiene training for production staff, performing post‑operation inspections to verify cleaning standards, coordinating annual equipment calibrations and finished-product testing with contractors, and communicating quality documents with partners. This role will also assist with complaint and incident investigations, non-conforming product handling, and preparation of quality and safety reports while using ERP/quality systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office to manage records.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Build and Own the HACCP plan and prerequisites programs and adheres to food safety and quality programs and standards

Maintain procedures and documentations to meet food safety requirements

Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, food safety programs and finished product specifications

Report non-compliance and takes corrective actions to assure compliance to all quality and food safety requirements daily.

Lead and coordinate the implementation change controls, deviations and non-conformance reports.

Handle and prepare the plant and warehouse for all quality audits

Communicate documents with co-manufacturers and partners

Facilitate regulatory audits, supplier audit and third

party audit

Conduct food safety and hygiene training for production staff

Conduct post-operation inspection to ensure cleaning standards comply with written program

Coordinate with related contractors for equipment annual calibration and finished product testing,

Train site on proper inspection procedure practices, GMP & programs.

Assists with:
Complaints investigations, Incidents and investigations, Corrective actions coordination, Non-conforming products handling

Prepare quality and safety reports

Requirements

Possession of Diploma or University Degree in Food Science or related field is a strong asset

At least 3 years experience working in food industry as a HACCP coordinator or QA/QC is a strong asset

Strong hands on experience with HACCP & Organic Manufacturing requirements.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.)

ERP system and Quality system experience, SAP, etc.

Fluent in written and verbal English;

Detail-oriented and organized

Innate forward-thinker with passion for driving positive change

Ability to think big picture

Passionate about growth

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Diploma or University Degree in Food Science or related field required.

Capable of multitasking and self-motivated (e.g., managing multiple priorities and plants).

Ability to influence internal and external business partners, assess and manage risk, and communicate across the supply chain.

English language is required.

HACCP experience preferred

Green Belt/Certified Quality Engineer is preferred.

Experience with ISO, and/or FSSC 22000 preferred.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include but not limited to

Frequent – activity or conditions sustained 1/3 to 2/3 of working hours;
Upright stance, keyboard or text input;
Sedentary – occasionally exerting 0 – 10 lbs. of force, limited movement from workstation for brief periods of time.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$75,100.00 - $93,900.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing…


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