Senior Quality Specialist

at  MARA Renewables Corp

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Would you like to be part of a leading-edge company that manufactures sustainable bio-products that positively impact human health and the environment?
At Mara Renewables Corporation (Mara), we believe there has never been a more critical need to evolve the food system using the power of science and nature to build a more sustainable and healthier world. We plan to develop and continually improve upon our unique, patent-protected technologies to become the leader in health ingredients for human nutrition and related industries - but our overarching vision is to go even further. We aspire to repower nature’s pantry to reimagine nutrition and revitalize wellness.
Mara has grown significantly in the past two years and expects continued expansion going forward. Our success is no accident. It is driven by a world-class research & development team that innovates & develops patented technologies, as well as our ability to lead scale-up capabilities and provide superior product quality. Our highly collaborative team spans Canada and the UK, with headquarters in Dartmouth, NS.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Post-secondary degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Applied Food Science, Microbiology, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of dedicated experience in a quality-focused role within industries such as food production, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals.
• Minimum 3 years of experience focusing on strategic engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders such as customers, co-manufacturers, sales and operations departments etc., to adeptly drive and enhance customer satisfaction outcomes.
• 3 years experience with quality auditing, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and risk assessment methodologies.
• 3 years’ experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• 3 years’ experience releasing products based on laboratory data and managing raw material (RM) documentation. This includes obtaining and maintaining product quality certifications, adeptness in handling suppliers’ complaints, evaluating suppliers, and controlling documents.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing change initiatives across various stakeholders and departments, highlighting the ability to navigate and lead through transformation within the organization.
• Excellent multitasking abilities, capable of managing numerous projects and tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Ability to analyze data from various sources to make informed decisions related to product quality and safety.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Certification in quality systems would be considered a strong asset.
• Specific experience with TraceGains software or similar quality management software is highly desirable.
• Experience with sustainability and ESG topics is considered a strong asset.

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited, to the following:

Product Quality Assurance:

• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure product quality meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
• Conduct thorough quality assessments of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods, including sensory evaluations and analytical testing as needed.
• Collaborate with production teams and co-manufacturers to identify and address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.