Working with one of the largest processors and exporters of quality plant-based food products, we are actively searching for a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator to join their team in Swift Current SK. This agricultural client exports to over 50 countries worldwide producing high-quality organic plant-based food products embracing the farm-to-fork theology.
FSQA Co-Ordinator Details
- Monday thru Friday
- Salary - $50,000/year
- 2 weeks vacation
- Benefits after 90 days
- RRSP match*
FSQA Co-Ordinator Responsibilities
· Lead the implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance of the SQF system.
· Participate in the plant's Health and Safety program.
· Ensure adequate resources are available to achieve food safety objectives and support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
· Supervise the SQF procedures by conducting and/or evaluating various product tests and operational procedures to meet specifications.
· Participate in weekly and monthly meetings with a consultant.
· Lead and perform all SQF certification and recertification audits.
· Responsible for document control within the SQF system and its implementation in the facilities.
· Ensure compliance with product specifications, labeling, and regulatory standards.
· Maintain vendor approval program by requesting updated and new documents and perform supplier audits.
· Perform internal audits and programs and conduct internal audits.
· Assist in inspections and audits by regulatory agencies (FDA, CFEA, CFIA), customers, and third-party agencies (SQF).
· Handle customer complaint investigations, resolution, and tracking.
· Train team members in GFSI and SQF (HACCP, GMP, PRP, SOP, WHMIS).
· Maintain work areas in a sanitized and orderly manner in compliance with regulations.
· Provide regular reporting to upper management on SQF & other Health & Safety issues.
· Perform various miscellaneous and non-standard duties as required.
FSQA Co-Ordinator Qualifications
· Food safety practices, safety programs, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
· Preferred certification in HACCP and SQF.
· Preferred certification as an internal auditor.
· Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
· Knowledge of labeling and nutritional contents in accordance with FDA and USDA regulations.