Vega is a high-growth, natural health food and supplement company on Profit Magazine’s Profit 100 list of fastest growing companies the last five years with a passion for people. Our premium, award-winning brand is at the forefront of the plant-based, whole food revolution. Named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Canada in from 2012 to 2016, Vega also had the honor of being named the #1 Workplace for Women for the last 2 years! We honor a triple bottom line approach to business placing emphasis on people, planet and performance. Join a great team atmosphere with a driven, vivacious group of people.
The Quality Assurance (QA) Facility Manager represents Vega in the role to advocate quality and continuous improvement with Vega’s contract manufacturers and third-party logistics providers through mutual understanding and partnership. This position will report to the Director of Quality Assurance.
Traveling is required to key points in North America.
- 5-10 years of progressive UHT experience in a relevant role with some management experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and/or Food Science is an asset
- Working knowledge of GMP requirements for Food and Natural Health Products/Dietary Supplements
- Familiar with the Canadian Food & Drug Acts and Regulation and/or FDA CFR’s
- Experience with a GFSI standard and UHT processing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship building and diplomacy skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Thrives working in a dynamic environment
- A problem solver and an advocate for continuous improvements
- A self-starter who is able to work independently, able to take initiative
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Use of your own vehicle, overnight travel and shift work may be required on occasion.
- Carry out Vega’s Facility Management Plan for contract manufacturers and warehouses, with emphasis on UHT processing
- Duties include, but not limited, to the following:
- Measures and tracks manufacturer performance through quality scorecard
- On-floor GMP observations
- Validating co-man SOPs to Vega standards
- Implementation of finished product specifications
- Conduct GMP audits of contract manufacturer facilities and follow-up on deficiencies to ensure that corrective actions are appropriate and completed in a timely manner
- Investigate non-conformances and out of specs relating to the manufacturing sites; work with manufacturers to achieve corrective and preventative actions
- Suggest methods for improving product quality, design, or manufacturing processes
- Assist contract manufacturers to continuously improve on quality and efficiency
- Manage project timelines
- Assist with expediting requests for all areas of Operations including Quality, Production, and Logistics
You take customer service seriously while having fun at work with the Vega team! You value integrity, customer service; you take ownership and show initiative in everything you do and are performance driven. You not only love the culture, but contribute to it. Health and fitness is not something you read about, but something you live.
VEGA “Must Haves”
- You have an unrelenting desire to achieve
- You are successful and happy in all areas of your life
- The outdoors isn’t just the place between your car and house
- You have a sense of humor and passion for health and wellness
- You love to have fun, but take your responsibilities seriously
- You live the Vega brand
Benefits of Working for Vega
- Competitive compensation plan
- Open Book Management
- Performance Bonuses
- Alternative refreshment options that go beyond coffee
- On-site kitchen with vegan, plant-based healthy food and snack options
- Monthly product to try so that you can perform at your best and promote the Vegatopian lifestyle
- Group MSP – 100% coverage
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible Extended Health/Dental Plan
- Fitness Subsidy
- Education Fund
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