Food Quality Coordinator

Position: FoodQuality Coordinator

Location: 30530 Progressive Way, Abbotsford

Reports to: New Products & Initiatives Manager

About APEX FOODSOURCE

We are a best-in-class manufacturer and distributor of high quality, value-added food products for our brands and the brands of our partners. At Apex, we are about more than just food. We bring delicious creations to life for our customers and clients. We make the world better by producing better food experiences and dining memories. We manage by facts that are used to support intuition and continuous improvement – business geeks specializing in food – is our mantra.

Food Quality Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the New Products & Initiatives Manager, the Food Quality Coordinator is responsible for implementation, maintenance and assistance in development of the best-in-class Food Safety Management System, Quality Management System, and assistance with all legal, compliance, third party and customer requirements

Job Duties

As the Food Safety Coordinator, you will be primarily responsible for stewardship and co-management of the Quality Management System (QMS), and Food Safety Management System (FSMS). Additional regulatory requirements associated with these programs is integrated into the Apex system. Assistance in the improvement, development, and delegation of compliance responsibilities within the Compliance and Operational departments will require a strong command of verbal and written English skills and the ability to prioritize key deliverables within a timely manner. For the FSMS and QMS programs, coordination of efforts with the related team members is essential to avoid duplication of efforts. Overall scope of compliance objectives is provided by the New Products & Initiatives Manager. Provision of support to additional compliance programs (Organic Certification, Kosher certification etc) are included in the job scope are supported by the Compliance Department.

Strong communication skills with vendors, customers, auditors, and additional stakeholders is required. The Food Quality Coordinator focuses on written documents involves editing of documents from the QA & FSMS Specialist as well as authoring of new and improved standard operating procedures. Participation in the activities of inspection, internal auditing, product analysis and evaluation, document control (monitoring and verification) are minimum requirements. Hands-on assistance with the production team, where necessary, are an expectation of the position to ensure food manufactured is both safe and of high quality. Development of procedures, processes, and training programs to support and sustain QA and FSMS initiatives will be ongoing. The position requires strong time management and listening skills to establish compliant programs which are adhered to.

The position requires an individual who can work in both a self-directed manner and within a team environment.

Profile, Know How, and Experience

Applicant will ideally have proven experience as a food safety professional and/or quality assurance coordinator for 2+ years. Experience in a food factory/pharmaceutical environment is strongly preferred as is hands-on experience. Strong command of English is essential as the communication demands are high. Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs is a must.

Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Food Science, or reasonably related field is required. Current GFSI recognized training certificate in HACCP and GMP is ideal to assist in audit defense.

We offer:

• On-the-job training.
• Opportunity for growth and career advancement.
• Health and dental benefits to support you and your family. We cover 100% of the premium cost.
• On-site parking

Why APEX Food Source?

• We offer a friendly and supportive work environment
• We offer competitive compensation
• We provide a generous benefits package that supports your physical and mental well-being
• We are committed to and provide opportunities for professional growth