Who we are:

Ever wonder who makes your favorite snack bar? At Northern Gold Foods, we partner with the world’s leading brands to create high-quality breakfast and snack products. We’re a family-oriented team that values consistency, quality, and the people who make it happen.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a QA/Food Safety Manager to join the team at our facility in Port Coquitlam. You will be an integral part of our team, collaborating closely and working hands-on with others to foster a culture of partnership and excellence between quality and production, enhancing our overall operational efficiency.

Essential Qualifications:

· Relevant supervisory experience in food ingredient processing with exposure to employee safety, food safety, food defense, purchasing, quality, project management or related field.

· University degree in Food Science or related field.

· Prefer demonstrated progressive leadership and management experience in a plant setting.

· Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience in process improvement management preferred.

· Analytical and problem-solution oriented mindset.

· Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to comprehend and analyze numerical and statistical data to drive operational decisions and improvements.

· Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing and coaching staff.

· Ability to delegate and maximize staff utilization while enforcing standards and infusing pride in the organizational values and mission.

· Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, every changing environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office





General Supervision of Routine QC and Production Activities:

· Monitor production lines to ensure products being manufactured are within all specifications.

· Direct interaction with production supervisors, managers and quality staff to ensure identified QC related issues are effectively resolved and managed.

· Troubleshooting non-conformities and offering advice and assistance when required.

· Managing, scheduling and training QC staff members.

· Participate in training QC proficiency, HACCP, GMP, PC, Allergen and Sanitation training. Organizing training records.

· Working as part of the management team regarding production scheduling, troubleshooting, reporting non-conformities and attending and/or scheduling meetings.

QC Record Maintenance and Verification:

· Verification of QC, Production and Sanitation data records.

· Organizing data entry and paperwork, including customer reporting, filing and retention of records.

· Review and verification of preventive controls and CCP records.

General Lab Duties, Calibrations:

· Inventory management of QC, lab supplies and equipment. PO issuance and approval.

· Ensuring the lab is kept clean and tidy and lab cleaning schedules are being followed.

· Manage and schedule all lab and plant equipment calibrations within the defined schedule.





Pest Control / Environmental Program:

· Manage all aspects of pest control program. Meeting with PC contractor, upkeep of documentation and pest control binder, reviewing weekly inspections, internal auditing, executing CARs.

· Scheduling and participation of weekly plant and warehouse self-inspections focused on Pest Control.

· Manage all aspects of environmental programs, including water testing, swabbing schedule, air monitoring, etc.

Sanitation:

· Manage all aspects of sanitation program, including Chemical Control, Master Cleaning Schedule, ATP and allergen swabbing, procedures, validations and training.

· Executing sanitation and allergen validations when required and maintaining documentation.

· Maintaining inventory of sanitation chemicals, and scheduling calibrations and cleaning of sanitation equipment.

Audits:

· Participate in all plant 2nd and 3rd party audits including GFSI, BRC, AIB, Organic, Kosher and Customer audits.

· Participate in regulatory audits – FDA, CFIA, Health Authorities

· Lead and execute self-inspection program

· Execute internal audits as required

· Keep plant “audit ready” through daily GMP inspections

Perks:

· Dental Care, Vision Care, Extended Health Care, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, RRSP

Schedule:

· Monday – Friday (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 QA/Food Safety Manager (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Northern Gold Foods
📍 Port Coquitlam