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Job Purpose and Impact

The Quality Assurance Specialist will provide specialized knowledge of specific segments of quality systems or plant processes such as food safety and quality auditing, instrumentation, specific product line knowledge, computer systems, management or oversight of suppliers and other needed focus areas. In this role, you will be involved in preparation and participation of customer audits and you will partner with internal and external teams to address customer requirements and concerns, as well as collaborate on audits. This position will report to Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Senior Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct verification and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis and sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, plant environment and finished product.
• Collaborates with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
• Lead relevant regional, corporate and regulatory food safety focused audits.
• Manage food and feed safety management system compliance to appropriate government regulations.
• Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and that corrective action and permanent corrections are taken.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Fluent in French, English is a plus 
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience.
• Experience with the Food Safety System Certification 22000
• Experience working with SAP or similar
• Knowledge of food/feed safety industry practices and standards.
• Minimum two years of work experience in food and/or feed industry
• Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience.