Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Freshline is one of Canada’s premier processors of fresh-cut, value-added fruits and vegetables. We offer an extensive line of fresh-cut produce items to the foodservice, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
At Freshline Foods, we have the expertise to custom cut and pack any fresh fruit and vegetables to enhance quality and shelf life. We also offer private label programs.
All our manufacturing processes follow the strictest food safety guidelines in our industry and our full-time quality assurance team ensures all operations abide by HACCP/ G.M.P food safety guidelines.
Job Brief
Our company is looking for a detailed-oriented QA Team Lead.
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
Job Terms
- Job Type: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week, adjustment pending on business need
- Probationary Period: 3-months or 480 hours, whichever longer
- Work Location: 2501-A Stanfield Rd, Mississauga ON, L4Y 1R6
- Shift Requirement: Must be flexible Sundays to Fridays depending on operation needs
- Compensation: Starting from $60,000 per year, depending on experience level
- Benefits: Group Benefits entitlement upon completion of probation time
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of related experience in the food industry
- Strong & comprehensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- College or equivalent diploma required
- Experience with Internal Auditing as an asset
- Preference to candidates who has or working towards HACCP
Freshline provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing your application, please address our Human Resources Department by submitting this application.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About Bamford Produce
The Bamford Family is one of founders of the Ontario Food Terminal in 1954. Today we are made up 6 companies that allow us strategic vertical integration that helps us maximize efficiencies and offer all our customers a very unique diversified model. These include; Farming/Growing and Packing Operations in Ontario, with Bay Growers and Bamford Family Farms located in Georgian Bay.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Freshline is one of Canada’s premier processors of fresh-cut, value-added fruits and vegetables. We offer an extensive line of fresh-cut produce items to the foodservice, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
At Freshline Foods, we have the expertise to custom cut and pack any fresh fruit and vegetables to enhance quality and shelf life. We also offer private label programs.
All our manufacturing processes follow the strictest food safety guidelines in our industry and our full-time quality assurance team ensures all operations abide by HACCP/ G.M.P food safety guidelines.
Job Brief
Our company is looking for a detailed-oriented QA Team Lead.
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
Job Terms
- Job Type: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week, adjustment pending on business need
- Probationary Period: 3-months or 480 hours, whichever longer
- Work Location: 2501-A Stanfield Rd, Mississauga ON, L4Y 1R6
- Shift Requirement: Must be flexible Sundays to Fridays depending on operation needs
- Compensation: Starting from $60,000 per year, depending on experience level
- Benefits: Group Benefits entitlement upon completion of probation time
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of related experience in the food industry
- Strong & comprehensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- College or equivalent diploma required
- Experience with Internal Auditing as an asset
- Preference to candidates who has or working towards HACCP
Freshline provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing your application, please address our Human Resources Department by submitting this application.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for QA Team Lead jobs in Mississauga, ON
About Bamford Produce
The Bamford Family is one of founders of the Ontario Food Terminal in 1954. Today we are made up 6 companies that allow us strategic vertical integration that helps us maximize efficiencies and offer all our customers a very unique diversified model. These include; Farming/Growing and Packing Operations in Ontario, with Bay Growers and Bamford Family Farms located in Georgian Bay.