USA

Super-Pufft Snacks is a leading manufacturer of high-quality snack inspired foods for both in-home and out-of-home consumption. Super-Pufft is an innovator in main meal and snack foods for all channels of distribution. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities, located in Ontario, Alberta and Florida service clients with the mission of providing the highest quality products with exceptional service and great value for its customers.

We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Manger who will oversee all Quality Assurance/Quality Control functions within our Florida facility

Main Duties:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of the Quality Assurance department.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the scientific and technical work performed in the department
• Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare product specifications and formulations.  Report findings
• Receive and process customers’ quality complaints and provide feedback after coordination with the respective departmental managers and plant manager.
• Develop and generate KPI reports for Management and Operations
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve product quality
• Participate in the development and inspection of technical projects
• Coordinate with department Manages for preparation of plant audits performed by governmental and private regulatory bodies
• Develop and maintain QA reporting and documentation systems
• Recommend hiring, promotion or termination of quality employees
• Ability to multi-task, with the personality to operate in a lean, conservative mid sized entrepreneur environment, wherein the individual will lead, manager and participate.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Food Sciences, Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• Several years of experience as a QA Manager in the food manufacturing industry (preferably with the snack food industry)

Required Skills

• Excellent written, verbal communication and listening skills
• Good judgement skills, willingness and ability to mentor direct reports
• Excellent leadership spirit, with a roll up the sleeves attitude
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced production entrepreneurial environment
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook…)

If you are interested in this position please forward your resume to the HR Department at HR@superpufft.com.  Please include QA Manager in the subject line.   While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Super-Pufft Snacks is a leading manufacturer of high-quality snack inspired foods for both in-home and out-of-home consumption. Super-Pufft is an innovator in main meal and snack foods for all channels of distribution. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities, located in Ontario, Alberta and Florida service clients with the mission of providing the highest quality products with exceptional service and great value for its customers.

Main Duties:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance operations for Chips, Fabricated Chips and Pop Corn departments as well as other utilities as required.
• Direct the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment as well as electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure that production and operational goals for quality, cost, safety, and service can be achieved by keeping equipment in working order
• Develop, implement and oversee schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Plan and manage the department’s budget.
• Ensure that the facility and equipment comply with regulatory and safety codes.
• Manage inventory of replacement parts.
• Stay on call for emergency repairs of production equipment.
• Provide input into projects related to facility modification, new equipment acquisition, and/or process improvement.
• Manage the department’s documentation system.
• Train or arrange for training of mechanics and other workers in coordination with the respective departmental manager, the plant manager and the human resources manager.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and terminations.
• Responsibility for food safety and quality. Must report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• Must follow required Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as instructed by Management.
• Other related duties as per job requirements.

Required Education & Experience:

• Completion of University or College program in electrical or mechanical engineering or in another related discipline.
• Several years of supervisory experience in facilities maintenance in a food manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of GMP regulations is an asset. 

Required Skills:

• Excellent leadership spirit.
• Electrical, schematic reading, plumbing, and mechanical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgement and decision-making skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to teach and mentor; energy & willingness to learn.
• Ability to stand, sit, squat, twist, bend and manoeuvre around machinery and equipment.

If you are interested in this position please forward your resume to Caryn, HR Manager (caryn@superpufft.com).  Please include Plant Manager in the subject line.