In this role, you will leading the QA programs, CFIA compliance, Tier 1 retailer audits, complaint management, and supporting R&D initiatives.
Client Details
Our client is a well known importer, wholesaler of premium quality frozen seafood products. They have a global presence and have been in this business for 30+ years.
Description
- Quality Assurance & SOPs: Evaluate, optimize, and execute our existing Quality Assurance systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all value-add processing lines, driving continuous improvement initiatives to elevate overall seafood quality and maximize team efficiency.
- Complaints: Handle customer health and safety complaints, and quality related inquires.
- Regulatory & Audits: Act as the primary CFIA liaison and co-leading and passing Tier 1 global retailer factory audits.
- Sample Zone Management: Guarantees flawless product traceability, rigorous sensory standardization, and an audit-ready presentation standard for executive and client showcases.
- Food Safety Management: Responsible for maintaining the food safety plan, identifying unaddressed hazards, and actively contributing to building a food safety culture.
- Training & Compliance: Act as the primary trainer for production employees on company policies and procedures.
- Inventory & Inbound Inspection: Inspect inbound deliveries of products and materials, and coordinate inventory rotation to ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices and monitor shelf life.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
- Overall, 3+ years of relevant Quality Assurance (QA) experience.
- QA experience with meat and poultry products in the company's manufacturing portfolio.
- Experienced in supplying Tier 1 grocery and food service customers, specifically demonstrating expertise in managing audits and navigating complex retailer vendor portals.
Job Offer
- Salary: CAD 70 to 80k + Bonus (Employee Share Program)
- Permanent position with opportunities for growth and development.
- Job Location: Richmond (British Columbia)
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants
