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Manager – Quality Assurance Jobs in Milton, Ontario, Canada at Dare Foods Limited
Title: Manager – Quality Assurance
Company: Dare Foods Limited
Location: Milton, Ontario, Canada
Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.
Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.
At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.
Reporting to the Quality Director, this position (Quality Assurance Manager) leads the quality function at the facility level to ensure implementation of quality programs and systems, drive reductions in consumer dissatisfiers and partner with operations to build a strong quality and compliance culture.
As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in the manufacturing plant in line with company and SQF standards.
Drive the continuous improvement of product quality; including reduction initiatives for key consumer dissatisfiers, management of customer inquiries or issues and eradication of defects and losses.
Support innovation projects and customer specific initiatives from a food safety and quality perspective.
Champion the modernization of quality tools in plant in line with strategic plan (SAP, traceability, electronic quality data, supplier management).
Participate as an active member of the Dare Quality Community, fostering connection with peers in other plants and the continuous improvement of quality across the network
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Minimum 5 years food industry quality management expertise in a manufacturing plant
Experience in snack food / confectionary quality is an asset
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Food Science or related field
SQF Practitioner and PCQI certification is an asset
Must be available to work full-time onsite at our manufacturing facility; this is not a hybrid or remote position
Strong proficiency in communication and technical writing in English
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word)
Ability to influence decision makers; excellent relationship management skills.
Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and problem solve
High ethical standards and strong work ethic
Total Rewards Package
: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.
At
Dare Foods Limited
, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.
We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.
