Assistant QA Manager

at  Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd

Nestled between the mountains of the Fraser Valley in the center of the agricultural hub of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Pacific Coast Fruit Products (PCFP) was originally built as a frozen berry plant but has since evolved into a highly productive manufacturer of fruit juice concentrates, not From Concentrate (NFC) juices, purees, and puree concentrates for the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries. Through teamwork and innovation, we process millions of pounds of berries from the Fraser Valley and around the world. Pacific Coast Fruits Products not only produces quality ingredients we also contribute to the local food economy while helping to establish food security, both at home and abroad. Pacific Coast Fruit Products is one of the Fraser Valley’s; secret success stories, and we are looking to grow and take on new team members.
At Pacific Coast Fruit, you will receive competitive compensation along with RSP matching, extensive group benefits, annual performance bonus as well as enjoy employee engagement activities that occur throughout the year. Come join us to witness what fun-at-work looks like and BE one of us!
We are currently looking for a skilled Assistant QA Manager who will be reporting to the Quality Manager and support operations to successfully ensure the highest quality and food safety standards are adhered to and to effectively advance the company’s process and operational capabilities for our customers.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for implementing as well as maintaining Quality Assurance process;
• Responsible for day-to-day Quality Assurance Operations Management;
• Analysing Quality Assurance data as well as its reporting;
• Responsible for Internal Quality Audit and self-assessment;
• Responsible for creating Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) management;
• Maintaining continuous document control and record keeping;
• Conducting Quality Assurance Training and awareness;
• Supporting Supplier Quality Management;
• Ensuring that quality procedures, management directives and quality improvement projects are supported and followed, and
• Assume duties of a QA Manager when support is required in the department.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Technology or Engineering or related Science field (including Chemical engineering, Microbiology, Biology, or Biotechnology);
• Minimum of five (5) years of QA Supervisor role in food processing, or related industry laboratory;
• Certification/Training (HACCP, GFSI, Lead Auditing, etc.);
• Lead Auditor’s Certificate in Quality or Food Safety Management System;
• Excellent written and oral communication, with good presentation skills;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• ERP experience, programming experience, technology savvy an asset
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is your desired salary expectation?

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details