Job Description

Quality Assurance Lead

G.E. Barbour Inc. is a multi-product food processor based in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada famous for King Cole Tea, Barbours' spices, and Fatso nut butters. Since 1867, G.E. Barbour Inc. has maintained the highest standards in product quality and customer service. The 21st century finds Barbours emerging with a renewed focus on our core business and brands. We are searching for a

Quality Assurance Lead

.

The Quality Lead will be responsible for supervising the Lab operations, overseeing procedures, documentation control, and the maintenance of lab equipment while ensuring adherence to good laboratory operating procedures.

Summary or Responsibilities:

Main point of contact for all quality/lab-related inquiries

o Follows up on all inquiries

o Coordinates necessary efforts as related to SQF Program Follow-up: IR/CAR, risk assessments, verbal requests for direction, etc.

o Completion of quality aspects of New Product Notices, Product Change Notices as related to the New-to-Market process (includes label review for quality/food safety criteria)

o Notify departments of all quality concerns

Manages and oversees all lab functions, including budgets, in-house testing, 3rd party testing, and approval of lab purchases.

Ensures qualified personnel are scheduled, trained, and available for the QA tasks associated with Quality and Food Safety functions.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of quality documents:

o Product Masters, Finished Product Specifications

o Leads development/maintenance of quality program

Coordinates directly with Supervisors to resolve concerns

Organizes daily lab tasks

Maintains work file to ensure all tasks are carried out in a timely manner

Reviews SPC and Incident Reports daily for quality-related follow-up

Leads/Aids in Customer Complaint investigations

Oversees processes in support of new and existing customer food safety and quality initiatives.

Maintain a detailed library of all formulations, test formulations, product variations and customer samples

Follows all SQF (Safe Quality Food) and company policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must:

High School Graduation. Post-secondary education Requires an understanding of food manufacturing and food safety programs 5 years of experience in QA/Lab operations
G.E. Barbour offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment. This position is Monday to Friday, with additional hours as required. If you are interested in this position, forward your resume and covering letter to:

work@barbours.ca

before

October 24, 2025,

quoting "Quality Assurance Lead

".

We thank all applicants for their interest, but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match
Work Location: In person