Role overview

Serves as the plant’s lead SQF Practitioner, ensuring ongoing compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Conducts root cause analyses of non-conforming materials and implements corrective actions.
Investigates customer complaints and prepares formal responses in a timely and professional manner.
Prepares and distributes monthly quality reports, analyzing plant performance related to quality, waste reduction, and cost of poor quality.
Monitors product quality, identifies quality concerns, and communicates findings and recommendations to production personnel.
Coordinates and actively participates as a member of the HACCP team.
Monitors quality and production trends, recommends corrective and preventive actions, and provides or coordinates training on quality procedures, work instructions, and testing methodologies while auditing effectiveness.
Maintains the equipment calibration program and ensures all required calibrations and preventative maintenance activities are completed as scheduled.
Analyzes production challenges to identify root causes and participates in the implementation of effective corrective measures.
Develops, implements, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize production processes and maximize operational efficiency.
Conducts research and evaluates production and quality performance within converting operations to drive continuous improvement through document management, process standardization, and best practices.
Analyzes process and quality data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies.
Initiates and manages Corrective and Preventive Action Requests (CPARs) arising from quality concerns and customer complaints.
Develops, reviews, and revises Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance.
Provides leadership, direction, and resources to support the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF Food Safety and Quality System within the plant.
College diploma in non-related field.
SQF Practitioner Certification is considered an asset.
HACCP Certification is considered an asset.