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Company OverviewMade Better isnt just a claim; its our Dare promiseDare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, weve 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 have been located in the Kitchener area since the familys original store opened in 1892. We are now headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, and weve expanded our roots far beyond. With nine 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 customersPosition OverviewThis role will be based out of our Kitchener manufacturing facility and will be responsible for quality activities on the Midnight shift (10 pm 6 am Sun-Thurs), in addition to supporting the overall development and maintenance of the site's Quality Systems. The successful applicant for this opportunity knows SQF and/or other GFSI, has knowledge of HACCP, is a strong communicator, highly organized, and capable of working independently or in a team environment. This role will also include any ad-hoc activities required of the Quality Department and may require work on off-shifts as well.ResponsibilitiesOwn site GMP programPerform and coach Operators on quality testingMaintain Quality and Sanitation Programs (i.e. recipe control, document control, allergen validations, EMP program, swabbing, etc), complying with all Regulatory, Corporate and Customer requirementsLead cross-functional Food Safety Team, holding team members responsible for follow-up and corrective actionsAdminister Hold and Release programsSupport any on-floor Quality / Food Safety incident investigationsHost daily Food Review, and participate in Daily Production Meeting where requiredInvestigate and respond to all critical consumer complaints and provide monthly statistical dataQualificationsCollege or Bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology/Engineering or related field3 5 years relevant working experience in a food manufacturing environmentBroad range of experience with Operational Systems and GMP ProgramsStrong knowledge of SQF or similar GFSI programsHACCP and Food Safety: practical and theoretical knowledgeStrong technical writing skills, with experience developing Quality ProgramsKnowledge of the principles of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing would be considered an assetA history of meeting and exceeding challenging performance goals; a desire to winAbility to perform tasks effectively both individually and as a member of a teamStrong communication skillsAbility to multitaskStrong skills in Word, Excel to manage and analyze quality dataTotal 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.#INDDF