QA Team Lead

Bamford Produce Company Limited•Mississauga, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Freshline is one of Canada’s premier processors of fresh-cut, value-added fruits and vegetables, serving the foodservice, retail, and manufacturing sectors. We offer custom cutting and packing services to enhance quality and shelf life, as well as private label programs. Our manufacturing processes adhere to strict food safety guidelines, with a full-time quality assurance team ensuring compliance with HACCP/G.M.P standards. We are seeking a detailed-oriented QA Team Lead to join our team.

Requirements

3-5 years of related experience in the food industry
Strong & comprehensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
College or equivalent diploma required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Internal Auditing as an asset
Preference to candidates who has or working towards HACCP

Responsibilities

Address daily quality issues on the production floor and provide real-time support to operations
Train employees on GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
Lead and manage QA investigations related to production issues
Investigate and respond to customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution
Conduct product shelf-life verification and monitoring activities
Develop and maintain weekly QA schedules; adjust based on production planning needs
Provide coverage and support for QA Specialists during absences (vacation/sick leave)
Oversee and manage the Environmental Monitoring Program
Train and mentor the QA team on BRC and other quality/safety programs
Act as the primary QA point of contact for production and QA team inquiries on the floor
Manage and execute the product changeover program to ensure compliance and efficiency
Assign daily tasks and production line coverage to QA Specialists