HACCP Coordinator Assistant

Job Description:

We are looking for an Assistant HACCP Coordinator – Quality Control to join our Food Safety and Quality team.

Reporting to the HACCP Coordinator, the incumbent plays a key role in the daily verification of compliance with quality and food safety requirements on the production floor.

It ensures the follow-up of quality controls, the review of production files and quality control documents, as well as the communication of deviations to the responsible persons.

The position involves close collaboration with the Production, Sanitation, Receiving/Shipping and Maintenance departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and perform quality control activities during production operations;
• Perform the required verifications to ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF and Gluten-Free requirements;
• Verify the application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) on the production floor;
• Carry out the required controls and inspections according to established procedures and standards;
• Verify that quality control and food safety procedures are followed;
• Participate in inspections and verification activities of the food safety system.
• Literature Review
• Conduct daily and weekly review of production files;
• Review records and documents generated as part of quality control activities;
• Verify that documents are complete, accurate, legible and in accordance with established procedures;
• Identify missing information, errors, anomalies or discrepancies in the documentation;
• Ensure the filing, archiving and maintenance of historical quality control and production records;
• Review and file documents from the various departments of the plant;
• Ensure the integrity and traceability of food safety and quality records.
• Variance Management
• Identify and document non-conformities and deviations from established standards;
• Promptly communicate any deviation that may affect the quality, safety or compliance of products;
• Follow up on the required actions with the departments concerned;
• Escalate relevant situations to the Safety and Quality Manager, Production Manager, Plant Manager and the Regulatory Affairs Department, depending on the nature and severity of the situation;
• Participate in investigations and follow-up of corrective actions, when required.
• Collaboration with departments
• Work in collaboration with the Production, Sanitation, Receiving/Shipping and Maintenance teams
• Communicate observations and deviations to those responsible;
• Participate in the resolution of problems related to food quality and safety;
• Contribute to the maintenance of a culture of quality and food safety within the plant.

Qualifications and skills sought

• Training in food technology, food science, microbiology, quality control, food safety or a related field;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a food production, quality control or food safety environment;
• Good knowledge of HACCP principles and GMP/GMP;
• Knowledge of the SQF/GFSI framework
• Knowledge of gluten-free product requirements is an asset;
• Experience in reviewing production files and quality control documents;
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to identify gaps and communicate them quickly;
• Good ability to work in a team and with different departments;
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor;
• Fluency in French and English, oral and written;
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