Quality Coordinator, 12 Month Contract

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is hiring for the Quality Coordinator Role, which is a 12-month contract to support the QA Manager in implementing and maintaining Trouw Nutrition’s quality assurance and HACCP programs across the St. Mary's facilities. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards and regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams, senior quality members, and plant staff. The incumbent will uphold Trouw Nutrition’s Corporate Values of Trust, Inclusivity, Curiosity, Integrity, and Passion in all responsibilities. This is a full-time, on-site position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support QA Manager: Assist the Regional QA Manager with the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance and HACCP programs.
• HACCP Program Maintenance: Maintain existing HACCP program and FSSC through comprehensive document management processes and related checks.
• Nutrace Programs: Implement and maintain Nutrace-related programs and activities as directed by the Regional QA Manager and/or the North American Business Unit QA Manager.
• Incident Management: Lead regional incident and complaint management processes (CRM), including leading the identification and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Investigate process and manufacturing errors to complete Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) reports.
• Premise Inspections: Conduct monthly premise inspections and track resulting non-conformances.
• Equipment Calibration: Oversee the calibration and validation of production equipment as defined in the HACCP program.
• Documentation and Training: Document regional procedures in line with programs and execute training requirements and audits with the operations team.
• Audit Assistance: Assist in internal and external audits; coordinate audit opening and closing meetings; collect and organize documentation from other departments; and work for closures of non-conformities.
• Cross-Department Communication: Communicate with all departments to investigate and resolve issues, supporting continuous improvement standards.
• Product Testing: Review results from ingredient and finished product testing and assist with sampling and testing of incoming ingredients and finished products.
• Risk Assessments: Complete risk assessments to analyze and evaluate risks associated with hazards.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in an area of related study.
• 2+ years’ experience in the agriculture industry; feed industry; food industry; or manufacturing setting preferred.
• Familiarity with the tools, concepts, and methodologies of quality management.
• Current HACCP program certificate training preferred.
• Current FSSC ISO 22000 program certificate training preferred.

Expectation from the Role:

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and be results-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organized, strong facilitation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Computer proficiency with entire MS Office suite – proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Creative problem-solving ability, and forward-thinking abilities.
• Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb ladders, and lift 55 lbs.

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. We thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes, and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products, and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models, and services Trouw Nutrition offers boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators, and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.