QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR – FOOD INDUSTRY
Just Quality International Foods is a leading supplier of premium frozen fruits, vegetables, concentrates, and value-added food solutions. With our trusted global network and adaptable approach, we offer over 100 products tailored to our clients’ needs. Proudly recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Top 500 Growing Companies (2021–2025).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Quality team is growing and is adding a Quality Assurance Coordinator to work on-site in our corporate office. The position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and works collaboratively with the Logistics and Sales teams. This role may require some travel to audit our suppliers.

The individual will:

Develop, implement, and audit procedures in keeping with JQI’s quality system to achieve its quality objectives and regulatory requirements

Audit manufacturing facilities where required

Perform appropriate risk assessments to ensure suppliers can meet quality assurance, food safety and regulatory requirements

Manage supplier compliance documents ensuring they are current; simultaneously update customers’ documentation platforms

Participate in the development, review, and approval of product labels





Develop product specifications in conformance with US and Canadian Grade standards and customer requirements

Review and approve COAs

Document, investigate, and respond to customer complaints, following up with suppliers on RCA and CAPAs

Analyze and trend customer complaints using statistical charts

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-Secondary Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing

Certification as a PCQI or Quality System Internal Auditor

Demonstrable experience implementing and auditing HACCP or GFSI standards

Experience with organic certification - USDA NOP or COP an asset

Knowledgeable of FDA or CFIA labeling regulations

Experience in thermal processing an asset

Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills

Detail-oriented; works well unsupervised

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including pivot tables and statistical charts

Excellent oral and written English

Just Quality International is proud to be an equal-prospect employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.

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📌 Quality Assurance Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Just Quality International
📍 Ontario