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JOB FILLED - Quality Control Supervisor

Job Description: 

Vegpro International Inc. is a Canadian leader for the innovation of its agricultural production of baby leaves, salad and vegetable, supplying customers in North America all year long under a well-known label, Fresh Attitude. Our pre-washed and ready-to-eat packaged  salads are available in all major grocery chains in Canada with a strong a rapidly growing presence in the US.

We have purchased approximately 700 acres of land in Coldstream and we will build a produce packing plant of 70,000 square foot state. We intend to begin operations in BC starting in the spring/early summer of 2018.

To respond to the strong growth opportunities coming our way in the West, the company is seeking an experienced and qualified Quality Control Supervisor.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Baccalaureate in Food Science and Technology, Microbiology or other relevant training combined with a minimum of five (5) years in quality control including a minimum of three (3) years in Personnel Management
  • Knowledge of the food and a production environment (is an important asset)
  • Good knowledge of HACCP standards
  • Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel software
  • Spoken and written English, knowledge of Spanish an asset
  • The incumbent will have to be flexible in his / her work schedule due to the operational realities and various shifts of the company
  • Mobilizing leadership
  • Good sense of organization
  • Excellent judgment
  • Ease of communicating with people and building good relationships
  • Good analytical skills
  • Operational decision making facility
  • Effective management of time and priorities
  • Ease of adaptation and tolerance to stress
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Ensure the smooth running of the activities of the quality control department according to established standards and procedures
  • Provide support to team leaders in carrying out their work
  • Ensuring communication and close collaboration with production for any situation
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects of the QC department;
  • Ensure active participation and effective collaboration with the production, engineering, procurement and logistics sectors
  • Manage employees under your supervision
  • Plan the work team schedule
  • Plan and approve staffing requirements and participate in recruitment
  • Organize the integration of new employees and participate in them
  • Evaluate and ensure the development of employee skills
  • Ensure the application of company policies and procedures and sound management of disciplinary measures
  • Ensure the conformity of the raw material and finished product according to the specifications of the company
  • Participate in the investigation of complaints related to quality
  • Monitor quality gaps and their corrective and preventive actions, as appropriate
  • Ensure the execution and maintenance of the program for receiving and returning products
  • Maintain and update programs and procedures related to the QC department
  • Monitor procedures and propose improvements
  • Ensure compliance of microbiological programs
  • Perform other related duties

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