Position Summary
The Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily QA operations, ensuring compliance with Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, CFIA, GFSI standards (BRC/SQF), HACCP, GMP, and company policies. This role provides leadership to QA staff and supports the continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems.
Duties
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise QA Technicians and daily quality operations.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and GFSI (BRC/SQF) programs.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and verifications of production and sanitation.
- Review and approve batch records, labels, and quality documentation.
- Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Provide training to staff on quality and food safety programs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and prepare quality reports.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Conduct regular quality inspections and audits throughout the manufacturing process to identify areas for improvement.
- Analyze data from quality control tests and inspections to identify trends, root causes, and areas of concern.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Manage projects related to quality improvement initiatives, ensuring timely completion and adherence to objectives.
- Train and mentor staff on quality assurance practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Prepare detailed reports on quality metrics, presenting findings to management and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of QA/QC experience in food, beverage, nutraceutical, or cannabis manufacturing.
- Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments..
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$81,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person