Under the supervision of the Director of Quality Assurance, the incumbent will be responsible for physicochemical quality control of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, and technical support to production for the plants located in Saint-Hyacinthe and St. Albans.

Overseeing a team of 14 unionized chemistry technicians, the individual will work in an environment where high food quality standards (BRC) are implemented and must be maintained.

Proactive in problem-solving, the supervisor will provide technical support to production and industrial clients.

Scope of responsibilities

• Supervise analytical and chemistry lab technicians;
• Approve finished products and assign and issue certificates of analysis for finished goods;
• Issue and follow up on non-conformities related to raw materials, finished products, and product holds;
• Ensure the timely release of raw materials and finished products;
• Approve and follow up on early release requests;
• Verify the shelf life of raw materials upon receipt;
• Ensure the compliance of cocoa beans used in production;
• Purchase and ensure proper functioning of lab equipment and materials, in line with budget constraints;
• Review and maintain sampling manuals and physicochemical analysis methods;
• Review and maintain the quality plan for sampling and analysis;
• Develop new physicochemical testing methods when needed;
• Support and contribute to the implementation of all necessary actions to meet required quality standards;
• Assist production and R&D in the development of new items and in problem resolution;
• Generate and develop reports and performance indicators;
• Conduct internal system audits and audits on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);
• Ensure the lab meets all BRC certification requirements;
• Act as a backup for the Director of Quality Assurance – Canada, when required;
• Contribute to product safety by demonstrating behaviors aligned with defined requirements.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food industry;
• Experience managing personnel in a unionized environment;
• Experience with quality management systems (BRC, HACCP, GMP, GLP);
• Bilingual (French and English);
• Proficient in Word and Excel;
• Familiarity with SAP software is an asset.

If you are interested in this position or know someone who meets the qualifications and may be, please send a résumé to Jérémy Charlebois at jcharlebois@bcrh.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*The masculine form is used in this document for ease of reading only. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.