Quality Assurance Supervisor

Located in Leamington, Ontario, Highbury Canco is an industry leader in food and beverage manufacturing and third-party logistics. Recognizing that our employees are fundamental to our success, we strive to provide a rewarding work environment. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan contributions, and ample training and growth opportunities for all our employees. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Quality Assurance Supervisor . This role will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. Key responsibilities for the position include: Overseeing the daily activities of the Quality Analyst, including scheduling, task prioritization and identification of development opportunities. Coordination of the Held Stock program including investigating and evaluating root cause, assessing risk, and developing corrective actions for raw material, process and system non-conformances. Provide timely evaluation and disposition of held stock. Ability to accurately gather, review and trend data for analysis & reporting as it relates to investigations and program performance. Management of foreign material control programs, including validation, testing and calibration activities as defined within the program. Assist with maintenance of quality systems including written program updates. Conduct internal audits of systems and processes to assess compliance and determine where improvements can be made. Participate in new product launches to verify process compliance and closely monitor first runs to ensure process capability. Act as a representative of the company during government and customer facility, program and record review audits. Assist QA Manager with assessment, investigation and response to consumer and customer concerns. Conduct employee training when necessary and participating in verification activities within the facility. Identify improvement opportunities and initiate team problem resolution and continuous improvement with focus on the development of robust processes and systems that deliver quality goods right the first time. Qualifications Degree/Diploma in a food related science program or equivalent work experience 1-3 years' experience in food quality or related field Knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, SQF, Safe Food for Canadians Act and Food Safety Modernization Act considered an asset. PCQI certified considered an asset. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment. Skills Computer skills include Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access Time management & well organized Strategic & critical thinking Oral and written communication skills Highbury Canco is committed to employment equity. We wish to acknowledge all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.