Job Description

VegPro International Inc

. is a Canadian leader in the innovation of its agricultural production of baby leaf lettuce and salads, supplying customers in North America all year long under the 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 and rapidly growing presence in the United States.

At

VegPro, we believe everyone should have access to the benefits only nature can give us. We own and farm approximately 700 acres of land in Coldstream, BC, and we have built a 70,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art produce packaging facility. Living with the upmost respect to the land and to our consumers, our employees are devoted each day to growing and packing the freshest, healthiest, most innovative, and best-tasting ready-to-eat fresh salads.

About the opportunity

We are inviting an individual with a strong leadership and communication skills to join our Quality Control team as a

Quality Supervisor.

The role is responsible for the supervision of the Operational Quality Control team and day to day implementation of the Quality Control program.

Main Responsibilities include:

Ensure QC procedures and records are up to date and appropriate for the applicable process

Onsite and written verification of daily monitoring tasks

Investigate any non-compliances related to monitoring tasks

Ensure finished product, work in progress and raw materials meet specification. Reporting any deviations to the Quality Manager and participate in investigations

Participate in corrective action and preventive action process (CAPA). Ensure operational CAPAs are implemented as written

Coordinate with the Farm Harvest and Logistics teams to ensure timely reception of inbound raw materials

Supervise the hold and release program

Act as the primary point of communication and collaboration between Quality and all other departments

Responsible for scheduling of Quality and Laboratory Technicians in coordination with the Manager

Train and act as support for Quality Team Lead and Quality Techs

Proactive supervision of Quality and Laboratory Technicians promoting an open line of communication with positivity and care; report any personnel, performance, efficiencies issues to the Quality Manager or Human Recourses where appropriate

Participate in recruitment, selection and interviewing of Quality Technicians

Ensure the adherence of company policies and procedures

Participate in the Ground and Wastewater Program

Various inspections of the processing areas including pre-operational inspections

Monitoring and immediate correction of production employee Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Ensure effective collaboration and communication of microbiological programs & with the Laboratory Team Lead

Promote and comply with health, safety and environmental standards including ergonomics, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices, WHMIS, and the observance of PPE requirements at all times

Assists in building a safety culture and upholding company values

Embody and display the company core values of Health Before All, Be Bold, Aim for Excellence, Foster Partnership, Commit to Ownership.

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology or equivalent experience in quality control

Familiar with food manufacturing environments and GMP

Competent in Microsoft Office

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to organize and supervise teams

On the spot decision-making and sound judgement

Environmental Factors

This position requires extensive time walking and standing; occasional time working on computer at a desk; working conditions include a mix of indoor office and production floor that includes cold, damp and loud processing and packaging environments; working with a diverse workforce in a fast paced, production driven facility.

We offer:

Competitive wage Weekly pay (get paid every Friday!) Employee discount on our product
VegPro International is committed to employment equity and diversity. For more information about our company visit www.vegpro.comand http://attitudefraiche.com/en/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $63,000.00-$76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Coldstream, BC V1B 3C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person