Quality Control Lead

POSITION: Level 2 Quality Control Lead (nightshift)

REPORTS TO: Quality Control Supervisor

SALARY: Compensation commensurate with education and experience,

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent - Full Time

LOCATION: Charlottetown, PEI

Island Abbey Nutritionals provides full contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging services for white-label production from concept to launch.
 
 We are the proud makers of Honibe natural health products- the only pure solid honey products in the world scientifically proven to retain all of honey's naturally occurring health benefit.

The Level 2 Quality Control Lead is a key member of the QC Department, with primary responsibility for supporting the on-shift night QC Technicians and to backfill that role, as required. They must have a good understanding of Quality Control functions and responsibilities and be able to troubleshoot and problem solve Quality-related issues in real time.

We want to hear from you if you are an experienced Quality professional in a food manufacturing environment.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the senior quality control representative during the production night shift.
• Assist in any quality-related investigations that occur during the night shift; work collaboratively with various departments to drive investigations and provide support to on-shift QC Technicians.
• Review in-progress Master Production Records and Daily Packaging Records to ensure adherence to internal processes and GDP.
• Monitor, understand, troubleshoot, and oversee the quality of products produced on single function and multi-function machines/processes from startup to shutdown.
• Maintain and enforce quality management system (QMS) procedures.
• Identify, document, and manage nonconforming materials or products that occur on the nightshift.
• With guidance from QC Supervisor, coordinate any additional QC tasks required to meet production schedule and shift expectations.
• Assist QC Technicians in performing water activity and moisture tests for product batch release.
• Perform in-process Quality line verifications, when needed.
• Ensure proper use and calibration of inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business requirements and the QC Supervisor's request.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, or related post-secondary degree, preferably in a technical background.
• 3+ years' experience in a QA/QC role in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• High attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to plan tasks effectively while leading and motivating the QC Team to achieve results.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.

OTHER 

• Must have proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
• This position requires the ability to (but not limited to):

1. Stand and walk for an extended period on a hard surface.
2. Lift objects up to 30 lbs.
3. Ability to work nightshift in a 24/7 production environment.