Food Safety and Quality Assurance Coordinator

Why should you work for VG Meats?

Competitive wages based on skills and experience.

Up to 25% off employee discount

A growing company offering many learning experiences

We are a regenerative employer meaning that the organization continues to build a workplace that is good for its staff, producers, customers and communities.

FSQA Coordinator

The FSQA / CI Coordinator will ensure the adherence, efficacy, and continuous improvement of VG Meats' FSQA and CI processes. The FSQA / CI Coordinator will conduct routine monitoring and data compilation related to these processes, as well as to help develop and implement corrective actions in the form of process design, communication, and validation.

Our Leadership Values

Additionally, it is imperative that the FSQA Coordinator, as part of their fulfillment of positional duties and responsibilities, conducts themselves, and serves as an example for others, in accordance with the criteria established by the company, to be conducive to a work environment that promotes their desired culture. The FSQA Coordinator shall demonstrate and promote the following qualities :

Mutual Respect

Humility

Solution-Oriented

Proactive

Truth-Seeking

Transparent Communication

Discipline

Responsibilities :

Routine monitoring and data compilation of FSQA and CI processes

Tracking and investigating non-conformities

Implementing and validating corrective actions and system / process improvements (5S, poka-yoke, kanbans, etc.)

Performing Warner-Bratzler shear force testing and image analysis for our tenderness testing program

Assembling and checking slaughter reports

Tracking inventory and ensuring the adherence of FIFO

Deliver and record training sessions

Utilize G Suite to maintain FSQA programs

Work with third parties to diagnose equipment failures

Respond to customer quality concerns and other QA-related emails

Other duties as assigned

Requirement (KSAOs) & Qualifications :

Alignment with VG Meats’ values, mission, and organizational strategy

Post-secondary education in Food Science, biological sciences, quality management, food safety, lean principles, or related disciplines.

Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal food-related legislation

Experienced in the use of meat processing and packaging equipment

Excellent oral, written, and documentation skills

Excellent G Suite skills; especially Sheets and Forms

Strong attention to detail

Well-rounded and motivated

Ability to work and move in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

Ability to stand for long periods of time