Quality Assurance Manager - Vaughan, Canada - Agrocrop Exports Ltd.

Agrocrop Exports Ltd.

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Vaughan, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are:

From humble beginnings, Agrocrop; a proudly packaged Canadian company that has grown through persistence, focused efforts, appropriate risk taking with a commitment of discipline.

We are opening a new business unit and looking for Change Agents that are builders and can build and grow their function.

The Role:

At Agrocrop Foods, we solve Private Label problems.

Agrocrop is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to build our QA function within a new business unit.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the QA Manager will be responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to food quality standards, monitor and conduct audit processes, material, and product testing against established standards and conducts a continuous analysis of quality.

Identifies deficiencies or gaps in testing activities and develops solutions to ensure adequate and robust quality processes. Optimizes processes to comply with existing and new regulatory requirements.

This position will have two-three direct reports reporting to them that will need to be hired as the department is built.

The key priorities for this role include:

Develop, implement, Maintain and monitor control systems to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and company requirements.
Ensure BRC compliance and implementation of full program.
Develop full HACCP plan and oversee the implementation of it
Supervise implementation and continuous improvement of the BRC program.
Manage all external and internal facility BRC audit and recertification and lead implementation of post audit corrective action.
Provide employee Training on GMP's, HACCP, Sanitation, and Food Safety Topics.
Distribute, review, and update existing sanitation program and follow up on execution.
Manager the data integrity for new and existing raw material, collect the samples and send to the lab, review results and ensure that adequate Allergen Program is in place.
Manage the Food Safety Program to ensure it is in alignment with the regulatory and customer requirements.
Work with Design Companies as directed by Customer to develop Artwork for new SKU's.
Constant communication and coordination with Customers Suppliers, Laboratories etc.

The key leadership profile/competencies for this role include:

Team Leadership
Set key performance standards for the quality team.
Lead by example with an approach to empower everyone in the team, upholding high standards of professionalism.
Demonstrating integrity, honesty, and ethical behaviour.
Coach, develop, and mentor.

Influencing and Collaboration

Builds strong relationships to work collaboratively as a team.
Approaches things with an open mind and to adapt to various situations and challenges.
Ability to communicate information clearly.
Ability to have the right mindset and attitude to freely share knowledge, knowhow, and skills with team members.
Empower team members by entrusting them with responsibilities and fostering a sense of ownership.
Delegate tasks based on strengths and expertise within the team.

Results Orientation with Change Management

Instill a culture of accountability.
Bias for action with a sense of urgency.
Roll up the sleeve's acumen.
Ability to make bold decisions and take others with them while doing so.

Critical Thinking

Think critically and envision the big picture to align the quality operation strategies with overall business objectives.
Ability to think objectively and weigh different options to dive deep where needed on relevant issues and to reach mutually acceptable solutions to complex problems which arise.
Sound conceptual and strategic awareness/capabilities.
Identify and implement operational improvements.
Execute longterm plans that optimize resources and enhance operational efficiency.
Ability to navigate through market conditions, unforeseen disruptions, and changing customer demands whilst adjusting strategies and plans as needed to remain agile and responsive.

Qualification:

years' proven working experience as a Quality Assurance Manager