About Truss Beverage Co, a subsidiary of Ya YA Foods:
Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
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Build a career, not just have a job
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Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
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Become part of a teamwork focused culture
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Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Sr Quality Manager
Responsibilities
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Ensure QC Technicians monitor and conduct prescribed checks, and conduct analysis on raw materials and finished goods for conformance to established standards while investigating non-conforming items with the quality assurance department.
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Assist the QC Manager in monitoring compliance to the company's Quality Assurance Policies, procedures, and SOPs.
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Oversee the calibration and of testing equipment in the QA lab and assist in troubleshooting the QC technical & operational aspects of the production process.
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Completely understand & effectively communicate the Material Specifications & Product Formula information.
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Develop and provide accurate and effective technical responses and reports as required.
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Review and update laboratory SOP and provide verification feedback to QA Manager and/or designate.
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Daily record keeping and analysis reports, internal audit and related Quality surveillance reports.
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Provide leadership, direction, expertise, and support to Quality Control (QC) staff to ensure QC tests and procedures are aligned with legal requirements, regulatory, global, internal guidelines, and quality representations on all activities and topics involving QC testing and stability studies.
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Plan, organize, direct, control & evaluate daily QC operations to ensure conformity with clients’ specifications.
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Ensure testing and release services are provided to the production department in support of established schedules.
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Establish departmental and laboratory objectives to align with site metrics and goals for safety, quality, productivity, cost, and continuous improvement.
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Interface with Product Development & Manufacturing Technology to ensure assays are validated to current GMP standards.
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Liaise and maintain strong links with other departments (Production, Maintenance, Customer Service).
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Ensure sustainability of the Quality Management System.
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Create and revise prerequisites programs as necessary according to standards.
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Update existing HACCP program as needed, maintain compliance with CFIA regulatory requirements & new production processes.
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Interact and collaborate with CFIA inspectors, operations, maintenance, sanitation, line employees, QA manager and supervisors to resolve food safety issues.
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Assist in production of various project plans for all phases, activities, and tasks necessary for successful implementation, ensure projects are within scope, time, and cost from Quality Control perspective.
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Provide stakeholders reliable information, communications, reporting and management updates.
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Direct quality control inspections, track corrective actions implementations, measure results.
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Participate in developing equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines.
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Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
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Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
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Other duties as assigned.
Profile
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University degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field is required
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5+ years’ experience in quality control, quality assurance, and/or quality management for a food or beverage manufacturing company is required
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1-2 years of prior experience in a supervisory role is required
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Experience in low acid beverage production is an asset
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Familiar with operating various testing and lab equipment and ability to train others
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Sound knowledge/awareness of current QA principles and practices, statistics, sensory evaluation, GMP & HACCP
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Good analytical skills to enable identification and resolution or problems
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications)
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Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively train, mentor, and lead staff
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NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
*this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization*
Monday to Friday, 8 hour day shift
40 hours weekly
