QC Assistant Compliance Leader

Job Responsibility:

About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years' experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to : Quality Control Leader

Responsibilities:

• Tests products at specified stages in the production process and records test data, applying quality control procedures and accurately documenting the results of the inspections and testing.
• Responsible for monitoring the quality control of raw materials, product-in-process and finished product run during the shift.
• Collection of microbiological samples of raw materials and finished product for testing and analysis, incubation, SAS, and retained sample checks.
• Ensure samples, equipment, and any required chemicals are handled properly to avoid contamination.
• Carry out other activities needed essential to the effective operation of quality control department Bulk receiving raw material.
• Perform routine cleaning and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Ensure QC Technicians monitor and conduct prescribed checks and conduct analysis on raw materials and finished goods for conformance to established standards while investigating non-conforming items with the quality assurance department.
• Oversee the calibration and of testing equipment in the QC lab and assist in troubleshooting the QC technical & operational aspects of the production process.
• Perform thermal process review to ensure the thermal process critical parameters are met during production run.
• Ensures potentially affected finished product are placed on incident hold in the ERP system.
• Perform pre-shipment review prior to releasing product on bonded status.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile:

• University degree or College diploma in Quality Control or related field
• Working experience with HPLC is required
• 1+ year QC experience is required, preferably in a low acid beverage manufacturing industry
• Familiar with operating various testing and lab equipment and ability to train others
• Sound knowledge/awareness of current QA principles and practices, statistics, sensory evaluation, GMP & HACCP
• Good analytical skills to enable identification and resolution or problems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications), and instructional software
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills to encourage and mentor staff
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.