Quality Systems Analyst I

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry.  Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada.  McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars.  It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades.  There is something inspiring about working at McCormick.  We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.  Without our employees, our success is not possible.  Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

• To ensure customer and McCormick quality standards are met, and to provide disposition for out of specification products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Quality Systems Analyst will Plan and participate in customer, regulatory, and vendor audits and visits. 
• Work closely with plant teams to perform root cause analysis
• Assist in planning and executing corrective action plans
• Manage routine GMP and Sanitation audits
• Lead the day to day management of the existing HACCP plans (FSEP –based)
• Participate in or lead mock recalls and material traceability exercises
• Participate in the start-up of new processes from a food safety perspective
• Interact with customers at any and all levels required to establish and maintain effective business relationships
• Participate or lead the development of new or revised programs as assigned by the Quality Manager
• Identify opportunities for improved efficiency of operation (capital, expenses, people, equipment, etc.)
• Assist the Quality Team in determining the annual Quality Program training needs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary Education – Bachelor of Science degree
• One to two years’ manufacturing Quality Control experience required with food manufacturing
• Ability and experience writing technical procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience working with HACCP Programs and other Food Safety pre-requisite programs
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as specifications, procedure manuals, and technical data sheets
• Working knowledge of statistics such as Z scores is preferred
• Good knowledge of quality system programs, including HACCP, Food Safety, Sanitation, Allergens, and how these programs integrate with other plant operations
• A demonstrated ability to react to multiple and changing priorities with the ability to achieve results within a compressed timeframe.
• Ability to recognize problems, analyze them, and offer solutions and use logical thought processes when making decisions
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, and effectively communicate technical information to a diverse audience

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Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.  Please notify H.R. if required.