About the role

Quality Assurance Audit Supervisor auditing and improving food safety systems for Ventura Foods, which manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. Leading plant compliance, CAPA, GMP, and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct audits to ensure plant compliance with Corporate Quality Policies
Standardize SOPs so Corporate Policies are properly translated at the plant level
Work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager and Corporate QA team to support effectiveness, consistency, and continuous improvement of Quality and Food Safety programs
Audit facility compliance with Corporate Quality Management System policies, plant-specific SOPs and OPLs, food safety programs, and regulatory agency standards
Schedule, prepare, and lead audits, including developing cross-functional teams
Prepare and issue non-conformance reports and monitor RCA and CAPA activities
Maintain plant QMS systems and conduct regular plant audits
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in Food Safety programs
Respond to customer and supplier non-conformances in collaboration with customer service, sales, and production
Evaluate and follow up on corrective actions resulting from audits
Conduct monthly GMP audits
Maintain company and facility policies, procedures, and food safety and quality programs
Manage compliance with key customer specifications, applicable laws, and regulations
Manage and support second-party and third-party audits
Assure compliance with company Safety and HR policies, procedures, and applicable food regulations

Post-secondary education i.e. diploma or degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline
Three (3) to five (5) years of food safety auditing or manufacturing plant experience including leadership position
Auditing, RCA and CAPA experience required
PCQI, SQF, or HACCP Certification preferred
Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing plant processes and quality management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective crisis management and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to lead and drive cross-functional teams
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to champion and lead a strong Food Safety culture
Ability to perform required physical tasks, including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may be required
Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment as required
Willingness to work typical shifts of 8-12 hours per day, with additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends as required
May be required to work outside or in adverse temperatures, and be exposed to vibrations, chemicals, fumes, food allergens, confined or dark spaces, and heights exceeding 18 feet

Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
RRSP Program
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short & Long Term Disability, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs
College Assistance Program
Career growth opportunities
Training
Coverage beginning on your 1st day of employment
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)