QA/QC Manager

QA/QC Manager - Tartistes Tarts (South Burnaby)Tartistes Tarts, a food processing company based in South Burnaby, is seeking a proactive, hands-on QA/QC Manager with strong technical skills and a desire to advance into a leadership role.
This position offers flexibility for someone with technical experience who is looking to take their career to the next level.
Below are the key responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the role:
Key Responsibilities:
1.Food Safety & Quality Monitoring:
Promote a safe work environment and culture.Ensure adherence to food safety and GMP practices.Perform inspections, calibrations, and environmental monitoring (sanitation, pest control, etc.).Ensure regulatory and company standards are met for equipment and facilities.Conduct quality-related forms and line inspections, and material, in-process, and finished product sampling/testing.Lead non-conformance processes, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, customer complaints resolution, and trend analysis to identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.Collaborate with R&D and production teams to ensure quality and food safety standards in new product development and process changes.Lead internal mock recalls with clear communication and documentation.Monitor the allergen management program closely to maintain compliance with food safety standards and prevent cross-contamination.2.Training & Leadership:
Provide training on SQF, GMP, and food safety standards.Onboard new hires on quality and food safety procedures.Coordinate training sessions for both new and existing equipment to ensure proper usage and efficiency.Participate in management meetings, providing insights from a QAQC perspective.3.Product & Process Compliance:
Maintain nutritional databases, update product specifications, and assess ingredients/materials for compliance.Ensure production processes meet specifications and quality standards.Oversee product shelf-life analysis and 3rd-party lab testing.4.Health & Safety:
Lead health and safety meetings and monitor work areas to identify and mitigate risks.Comply with safety policies and accident prevention measures.5.Documentation & Reporting:
Circulate only food safety and production documents, maintaining accurate records.Track and report quality results like sensory evaluations and shelf-life testing.Ensure accuracy in product specifications and labels, managing ingredient changes and compliance.6.Continuous Improvement:
Identify and address gaps in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Contribute to departmental KPIs and monthly reports.Schedule and manage both preventive and regular maintenance of the facility to ensure optimal performance and reliability.Qualifications:
Required:
Strong technical skills, hands-on approach, and readiness to take on leadership.Ability to challenge decisions affecting HACCP, SQF programs, and food safety.Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to delegate and supervise staff.Commitment to promoting a culture of safety, GMP, and quality.Strong problem-solving skills and good communication.A proactive thinker who can provide a QAQC perspective in management meetings.
Good to Have:
Lead SQF Audit experience.QA/QC experience, with at least 1 year as a food safety technician, preferably in an SQF facility.Benefits:
Extended medical benefits after 3 months.Tuition support for Food Safe-related studies.Monday to Friday, 8-hour days.Casual dress code.Parking available at the facility.Salary range:
$24 - $30 per hour, depending on experience.