Quality Auditor

OVERVIEW:

Atlantic Packaging Products is seeking an internal / external auditor to join our team and assist with our various certification programs and help facilitate our strategic improvements to become a world class supplier.

In this role you will play a critical role in assuring commitment to several programs including quality, food safety, health & safety, environmental, ethical, etc. In addition, you will be tasked with our audit team to assist internal partners in an informational capacity so they can develop and implement strategies to meet requirements or improve.

Full-time / day shift

Reports to: Quality Systems & Compliance Manager

What you will be doing:

• Become familiar with certification standards, regulations, and typical customer requirements as they pertain to paper and paper packaging over multiple industries.
• Work with team to develop internal audit scope and plans related to quality, food safety, environmental, Health & Safety, ethics and associated ESG programs.
• Control, perform, report, and follow up on internal audits related to our manufacturing and warehousing facilities.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.
• Identify problems and recommend risk aversion measures for effective operation and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management, facilities, and larger audit team regarding status, risks, and improvements.
• Engage in ongoing knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.
• Work with customer and certification auditors to ensure appropriate responses to questions and as necessary facilitate on-site audits / tours to satisfy requirement verification.
• Support corporate and facility managers with technical assistance regarding certification / customer requirements to help them develop appropriate systems and documentation.
• Provide requirement guidance to internal team members when working on common projects.
• Work with audit team to maintain required information sources such as third-party sites, customer requests, etc.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and effectiveness to meet requirements or expectations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to promote ethical practices and meeting of established requirements throughout the organization.

What you will bring to the table:

• Preference given to education or experience in food or food packaging industry.

• Preference given for lead or internal auditor certification in quality or food safety.
• Preference given applicants with relevant ASQ certifications.
• Preference given to a minimum of 3 years work experience with GMP general food safety practices, HACCP planning, GFSI standards, ISO9001 standards, Environmental controls, packaging regulations, warehouse operations, etc.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills

• Intermediate computer skills on software such as MS Office.
• Related working experience as Internal or External auditor.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of information and compile into manageable reports.
• High attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and ability to manage the follow up of multiple audit related activities.
• Ability to make sound independent judgements related to audit issues that are based on perceived risks, cost, and value-added benefits.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to day travel (typically in greater Toronto area) frequently & conduct audits.

Atlantic Packaging is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues and customers feel valued and supported. We are committed to developing our team to reflect the diversity of our communities in which we live and work and seek applicants with a wide range of abilities. If you require accommodation, please contact HR@atlantic.ca