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    Manager of Quality Assurance and Risk Management - Alberta, Canada - Champion Pet Foods

    Champion Pet Foods
    Champion Pet Foods Alberta, Canada

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    We are excited to announce we are looking for a Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) to join our rapidly growing company.

    Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years.

    Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN and ACANA brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

    The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager ensures that quality standards and procedures are in place, current, and aligned with government regulations and customer specifications.

    This individual is responsible to manage the kitchens quality assurance policies and procedures and is fully capable of updating or implementing new procedures and practices in line with new product development processes, changes to regulation, and new markets, while constantly striving towards continuous improvement.

    The QA Manager will also establish department performance standards, procedures, and audit controls to meet business requirements, as well as identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of company operations.

    The QA Manager will be the designated SQF Practitioner, responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the system and maintenance of the SQF Program.

    The QA Manager works out of our production facility in Acheson, Alberta, and reports directly to the Plant Director.

    Provides leadership in the development, management and implementation of company Quality Assurance Programs and Policies (HACCP, SOP, GMP, etc.) Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.

    Oversees the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals and the food safety plan;
    Responsible for leading, developing and directing Quality Assurance team in achieving the goals and ambitions of the organization. Communicate expectations and manage employee performance.
    Perform gap analysis between applicable standards and/or regulations with current practices and QA systems. Establish and implement a quality plan to ensure the company meets industry and regulatory compliance. Advise executive team on system performance.
    Perform internal QA audits that are compliant with corporate policies, practices, and procedures. Conduct risk analyses, verification, validation activities, and formal design reviews, as applicable.

    Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the kitchen as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.

    Support new product development and continuous improvement by integrating quality control tools (e.g. Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
    Involvement in Capital Project planning team.
    Degree in Food Science or other related degree.
    Minimum 5 years' direct work experience in a food manufacturing facility.

    Comprehensive knowledge of Food Safety (HACCP principals, GMPs, SOPs and SSOPs, Pest Control & Recall programs) and associated standards that include risk management, product testing, capability studies and control plans.

    Ability to create and review technical documentation, including project plans, test procedures, and design documents.
    High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
    A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
    A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.

    Work environment is in a pet food production facility office; the position works both in the office and production facility, with exposure to dust, noise, odours, and fluctuating temperatures.

    Ability to physically inspect company property and assets, in order to meet food safety requirements.
    Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
    Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a

    m Industry Competitive Benefits:
    Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.

    Continuing Education:
    In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.

    Quality:

    a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.


    Other Perks:
    Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more
    We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness.

    Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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