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Quality Assurance Technician

Apply locations Calgary, AB - Sons Bakery time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R814300 This position is to maintain the Food Safety and Quality Policy programs to produce safe high quality products that are constantly exceeding our customers' expectations and continuously improving our programs and systems. All appropriate resources required for validating and verifying food safety & quality programs have been and will continue to be provided.

Must be flexible for overtime work and weekend work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring food quality & food safety are continuously maintained during all production activities.
• Work with the departments to ensure all production related deviations are appropriately corrected & aid in implementation of preventative measures as applicable.
• Responsible for complying with all applicable policies and procedures as outlined in the Food Safety & Food Quality programs as per SQF and Regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring all employees are trained on Food Safety & Food Quality programs as per SQF and Regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for complying with all applicable QA policies and procedures.
• The Quality Assurance Senior Technician is the Substitute SQF practitioner for the site, when the primary SQF practitioner is not able to perform their function. The Substitute SQF practitioner oversees development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF system. Takes appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system and communicates to all relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF system. The substitute will have the same powers and authority as the primary SQF practitioner.
• Responsible for meeting customer requirements as per product quality and specifications.
• Responsible to demonstrate capacity to work well in a results and deadline driven environment pursuing continuous improvement with hands on experience in root cause problem solving and meeting growth objectives.
• Responsible for monitoring all the daily production as per (SOP) Standard Operating procedures and take any necessary action if needed.
• Monitoring all employees to ensure they are complying with the (GMP) Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Provide Quality Assurance leadership through communication, problem solving, and to promote and ensure the development of these attributes across the entire Quality Assurance department. Responsibility for explicit/correct work instructions.
• Responsible for products on hold and only the Q.A. Manager has the authority to dispose (Release/Reject) hold items.
• Collaboration with peer functional areas to achieve objectives. Ensure accurate and timely communications and reporting.
• Aid in successful SQF & other Regulatory & third party certification requirements.
• Responsible for completing the QA technician development program (i.e. formal training and achieve level 3 QA Tech Career Road Map).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University education in Food Science, or equivalent experience however acquired.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Quality Assurance Department preferably in a food setting.
• Solid understanding of SQF Code. Certified SQF Practitioner and Internal Auditor.
• Formal (3rd Party) HACCP Training Certification
• Highly developed leadership, interpersonal and strong people skills demonstrated ability to manage a diverse crew of people at all levels of ability.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Advanced experience in problem-solving, process management and analysis in a time sensitive environment.
• Well developed budgeting, forecasting, analytical, modeling & critical thinking skills.
• Very good oral and written communication, explanation, interpretation, consultation and advisory skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Periodic exposure to temperatures noticeably above and below room temperature.
• Regular exposure to stress caused by complex and time sensitive deadlines.
• Constant exposure to machine noise.
• Extended periods of time standing on the production floor.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include extended health, dental, pension plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, paramedical services, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

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Nous sommes fiers d'offrir une rémunération concurrentielle et des programmes d'avantages sociaux qui comprennent l'assurance-maladie complémentaire, l'assurance dentaire, le régime de retraite, le programme d'aide aux employés, les programmes de bien-être, l'assurance-vie, l'assurance en cas de décès ou de mutilation par accident, l'assurance-invalidité, les services paramédicaux, le programme de recommandation des employés, les congés payés, et plus encore !

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About Us

Plats du Chef and Guenther Bakeries Canada (Gizella Pastry, Golden West and Les Boulangeries Rene) are subsidiaries of C.H. Guenther & Son LLC.

C.H. Guenther & Son is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just "baked from scratch" taste since 1851. We continue to be a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Gizella Pastry and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations.

We demonstrate high integrity, a commitment to excellence and a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, lead by example, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationship.

C.H. Guenther & Son is committed to embedding successful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across our operations. We embrace and leverage the differences among us. We foster an environment where differences inspire innovation and growth. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people.

Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of People, Quality and Growth; our employees demonstrate, promote and exemplify our core values.

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