POSITION:                Technologist, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
REPORTS TO:          Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
LOCATION:               Scarborough

JOB PURPOSE:  
Utilizing skills in Food Science and Quality Assurance, the position directs the Quality and Food Safety programs at the bakery level. Reporting to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager and with a strong relationship to the bakery operations management, the individual has direct accountability for product quality and safety.
 
Position Responsibilities:

• Maintaining finished product specifications through performance of document control tasks and updating of information as required, plus ensuring statistical validation on process versus specifications.
• Managing formulas and Standard Operating Procedures in order to ensure compliance to budgeted formula and regulatory requirements, as well as consistency of production.
• Complaint management and investigation, including support for operations in corrective actions
• Performs internal audits of: Formula Control, SOP’s and CCP’s, Bakery GMP audits, Supplier audits, and supports Operations with third-party audits.
• Manages the non-conformance process for ingredients, packaging and finished products.
• Ensures follow-up on Corrective Action requests.
• Supports Operations in their Quality Control responsibilities, including managing control charts, Hold Control/Investigation.
• Supports and follows up on Good Manufacturing Practices in the bakery.
• Supports Technical Services coordinators and Product Development staff on product improvement, troubleshooting and product transfers.
• Maintains Quality Assurance laboratory facilities and equipment as well as calibration of on-line Quality Control measurement equipment. 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Prefer 2- 5 years’ experience in Food Quality Assurance or related industry, with food manufacturing plant experience an asset.
• Requires a Bachelor level degree in Food Science or equivalent education/experience in a similar discipline.
• Must be team oriented and have a high degree of initiative in problem solving
• Must be competent in interpersonal skills, including the ability to train and motivate individuals at the bakery floor level.
• Must also be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in diagnosis and analysis of data with the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendation for corrective action.
• Must have a moderate to high level of computer skills, including the use of statistical analysis, data analysis skills and report writing.