manufacturing quality assurance (QA) director

Work setting

• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
• Poultry processing plant

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
• Direct quality control inspections
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe quality foods (SQF) Certificate
• Hazard Analysis and Criticial Control Points (HACCP) Certification
• Knowledge of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Windows
• MS Excel

Type of industry experience

• Food

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Wellness program