Cooke Aquaculture Inc. Hiring for Regional Quality Assurance Specialist at Blacks Harbour, NB Full Time

True North Salmon, a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s Quality Assurance Team based out of our facility located in Blacks Harbour

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role:
The Regional Quality Assurance Specialist position requires a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of safety, quality and accuracy. As a leader you must be able to exercise the necessary authority to assure policies and procedures are followed and time frames are met. This position is based out of Blacks Harbour, NB.

Specific responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

Creating and maintaining a QMP plan that meets GFSI;

Manages quality and food safety programs in accordance with organization’s objectives.

Ensures product and documentation requirements are in compliance for regulatory (FDA, State Health Departments, USDC), customer, and third parties.

Research and validate customer complaints and permanent corrective actions

Under direction, address all customer complaints related to quality or other low-risk attribute(s)

Maintain product and packaging specifications database

Maintain Food Safety Quality Management System (FSQMS) database

Evaluating risk assessments and identify gaps;

Education:
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge or certification of USFDA’s Seafood HACCP Guidelines a plus.

Working experience with quality assurance and food safety programs, including third party standards such as GFSI (BRC and SQF).

Travel up to 50% of time to manufacturing locations.

Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse groups and ability to influence others.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Spanish a plus.

Must have excellent computer skills including: MS Word, Excel, Publisher, & PowerPoint.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a global leader in seafood and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple – we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.