Raw Material Quality Coordinator

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth

Reports to: Hold and Release Leader

Responsibilities

• Positively release Raw Material to production by performing CoA verification and verifying that the incoming RM is only from approved supplier & site.
• Coordinate inhouse and third-party analytical testing & micro testing required for positive release.
• Monitor & track daily incoming receiving information in the QA receiving log.
• Log CoA’s into Manufacturer CoA database in the Quality central server.
• Positively release incoming printed packaging by verifying version number or transparencies.
• Provide notification to inventory & operation team for any product/lot code that does not meet specifications and generate Notices of Non-Conformance (NNC’s) where required.
• Ensure potentially affected materials are placed on incident hold in the ERP system & identified with a hold tag.
• Issue CAPA to suppliers and follow up on timely closures.
• Coordinate RM spot checks (sensory, analytical & micro) as per the supplier risk.
• Perform & coordinate sensory evaluation for positive release to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate shelf-life extensions and maintain all required information on file.
• Work closely with inventory Planners to determine what SKU’s or lot codes of Raw Material require rush testing.
• Coordinate inhouse and third-party analytical testing & micro testing required for shelf-life testing.
• Update ERP system to reflect extended shelf life & ensure RM tagged with the extended shelf life.
• Coordinate RM disposal/destruction, ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
• Track CoD’s when RM is sent out for destruction.
• Monitor & track documentation for approved supplier in Intelex.
• Update or generate Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Assist in collecting Quality metrics as required.
• Verify implementation of traceability systems.
• Provide support for the suppliers and other audit programs.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field is required
• Working knowledge of the food environment, Food Safety Systems and the related regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA)
• Working knowledge over Food Safety System (HACCP and other Food Safety program certification)
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, internet)
• Superb writing and communication skill
• Advance analytical proficiency and use of Microsoft excel
• Team player and ability to influence others

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.