Supplier Quality Specialist

The Quality Specialist, Raw Material will be responsible to review all CAN and US seafood raw material FSQA documentation against each purchase order, assign the proper inspection plan to the material and coordinate and execute Incoming raw material inspection activities. This person will be an active agent on Food Safety, and Quality cultural change and an advocate for the protection of High Liner Foods, our customers and our consumers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned):

• Review Incoming raw material documentation for US and CN import to verify that the information requested is correct and meets HLF's requirements

• Track raw material documentation non conformance

• Provide structured feedback to Manager, Global Supplier Quality on raw material documentation non-conformance to ensure timely closure and resolution.

• Mark sampling plan

• Coordinates, leads and participates in the execution of the seafood daily inspection (physical and sensory) and analysis of the results in coordination with the Quality Technician, Raw Material Inspection

• Establishes, updates, and maintains inspection records.

• Identify and secure any non-conforming raw materials - Manages holds associated to FSQA documentation processing and associated to inspection processing in coordination with the Quality Specialist, Raw Material Inspection.

• Provide structured feedback to Manager, Global Supplier Quality on raw material inspection results to ensure timely closure and resolution.

• Leads the implementation and maintenance of good laboratory practices.

• Support sensory training and onboarding of new quality technicians.

Continue Improvement:

• Provide regular and structured feedback to stakeholders on raw material supplier quality performance (non-conformance etc.).

Qualifications

All qualifications must comply with state/provincial human rights legislation.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor Degree (Food Science or technical degree preferred but not required)

• 3-5 years of experience working in a quality/food safety role within food industry

• HACCP/GFSI experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to manage and resolve conflict in a positive way

• Good organizational and record keeping skills

• Strong analytical problem solving skills, results driven

• Passionate, self-starter with realistic and practical approach to Food Safety execution; strong commitment to High Liner Quality.

• Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/JD Edwards

• National Fisheries Institute training a plus

Working conditions

• Flexibility of work hours (5 days on site)
• Travel required- estimated <10% of time

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary

• Heath, dental & vision coverage

• Pay for performance incentives

• Employee & Family assistance programs

• Wellness Programs

• Retirement Planning

• Supplemental Parental Leaves

• Disability Support

• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours

• Volunteer hours

• Learning and mentorship opportunities

• Safety focused work environment

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