Company Description

Terra Beata Farms is a leading cranberry grower and the largest processor of IQF cranberries in Atlantic Canada. Exporting millions of pounds per year through the Port of Halifax, Terra Beata ensures the shortest shipping distance to Europe. The company also freezes blueberries, rhubarb, and haskaps, and produces juices, dried fruit, and cooked products. Their offerings are available in major grocery stores in Eastern Canada and as ingredients worldwide.

Role Description

This is a part-time role for a Quality Assurance Manager, located in Sackville NB, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for:

overseeing quality control processes and managing the current quality assurance program for the Lunenburg facility
enhancing the quality management system to maintain compliance with BRCGS regulatory standards
ensuring records kept by production staff are complete and accurate
transitioning our team from a paper-based system to a computer-based system
completing customer questionnaires relating to our food quality programs
reviewing product labels to ensure compliance with regulations
staying abreast of CFIA and BRCGS regulatory changes and pro-actively ensuring Terra Beata is compliant
organizing quarterly meetings of the management team focusing on quality goals
conducting annual training for all production staff as well as food safety training for any new staff as required
conducting internal audits in concert with our Quality Assurance Specialist, who is based in Lunenburg NS
hosting and representing Terra Beata during all customer, regulatory and third-party audits

Qualifications

Experience in Quality Assurance
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
Knowledge of CFIA and BRCGS Standards
Certification in HACCP. Experience in GFSI system management
Experience in successfully preparing for and representing a food company during an external audit
Experience creating corrective action plans
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in the food processing industry
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or related field

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