Specialist - Quality Assurance Compliance - Dare Foods Limited

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

• Represent the Charlotte manufacturing site as a member of the Dare Quality Community to share best practices, drive continuous improvement in Quality Programs, and learn together
• Manage Quality and Food Safety Management Programs (BRC, HACCP / HARPC, Process Controls, Prerequisite and Supportive Programs) complying to all Regulatory, GFSI, Corporate and Customer requirements
• Responsible for site certification programs: Kosher, Halal, Organic, Non-GMO, and Gluten Free
• Lead cross functional Food Safety Team
• Manage CAPA, Hold and Release, and Recall Programs
• Manage customer complaint program, investigating and implementing corrective actions, and communicating findings and corrections to customers
• Complete customer information request packets as requested
• Lead quality related education and training of site employees
• Manage multisite State and Federal license renewals (Food Processing, Food Storage, and Bioterrorism)
• Support Supplier and Raw Material Approval and Monitoring Program
• Participate in Tukwila related innovation projects ensuring Quality is built into every project
• Share out news and Quality performance results during reviews with company leadership
• Act as a plant Safety and Quality Culture Ambassador

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• College or Bachelor degree in Food Science Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field
• Preference will be given to those with 1-2 years relevant working experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Broad range of experience with Operational Systems and GMP Programs
• Previous experience in manufacturing, including supervision, budgeting, continuous improvement would be considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of BRC or similar GFSI program
• HACCP certification and Food Safety practical and theoretical knowledge
• PCQI, Preventive Controls Quality Individual (maintained every 5 years)
• Trained Internal Auditor
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience developing Quality Programs
• Knowledge of the principles of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing would be considered an asset
• A history of meeting and exceeding challenging performance goals; a desire to “win”
• Ability to perform tasks effectively both individually and as a member of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Strong skills in Word, Excel to manage and analyze quality data

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. 

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.