Qa engineer Offres d'emploi - Waterloo, ON

Our Company

Stampede Culinary Partners Inc., is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading foodservice distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments.

Since its beginning, Stampede has been guided by one very simple principle : Customer Satisfaction .

Our mission is to provide our customers with the best quality meat or vegetable-based products. Our ability to satisfy this mission depends largely on Stampede's greatest asset-its employees!

Our Company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily; Perform Passionately, Challenge Directly & Respectfully, Commit to Teamwork, and Embrace Innovation.

We are looking for HACCP Coordinator to join our growing team here at Stampede Culinary Partner Inc. This is a full-time, 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension.

The hours of work are from 10 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM, Monday to Friday

Position Summary : Reporting to the QA manager, the HACCP Coordinator is accountable for implementing and maintaining the HACCP program and to ensure that the Company's objectives for food safety, quality and regulatory compliance meet or exceed Regulatory requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Manage the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) program, including the maintenance, implementation, and verification of procedures, documents, validations, and processes, as well as reassessments to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Perform NCARs (Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions Reports) and Laboratory Performance Reports for suppliers.
• Recommend corrective actions and preventive measures based on Root Cause Analysis to ensure compliance.
• Assist with temperature validations for raw materials and finished products entering or leaving the production facility, ensuring adherence to all food safety standards.
• Ensure metal detectors, analytical scales, and other food product screening devices are properly calibrated and in good working order.
• Perform random sampling of food products, measuring weight, size, and thickness to ensure compliance with customer and company specifications.
• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on food safety and quality requirements for management and associates.
• Prepare for and participate in all internal, third-party, and CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) audits.
• Act as a liaison with pest control contractors (e.g., Abell) to ensure appropriate pest control measures are in place within the facility.
• Collect wastewater samples and arrange testing by third-party laboratories.
• Maintain professional interactions with third-party auditors, CFIA, and contractors, and assist CFIA with CVS (Compliance Verification System) tasks.
• Provide coverage for the QA Manager and QA Technicians during absences, including leading the Quality Assurance team in the QA Manager's absence.
• Collaborate with the Production Team during the creation and testing of new products to ensure they meet customer and food safety standards.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and ensure all raw materials, ingredients, allergens, and other materials used in the facility are properly cataloged.
• Evaluate and taste production samples, including meat, vegetables, meatless proteins, and seafood products.
• Perform monthly building audits and daily storage inspections.
• Organize and lead HACCP team meetings for the Prepared Foods HACCP team.
• Address concerns and issues with appropriate management through clear verbal and written communication.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the QA Manager.

Qualifications :

We thank all that apply but will only contact those we wish to interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stampede Culinary Partners Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Stampede Culinary Partners Inc., if you require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

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