Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for assessing and reporting on the quality of all vegetables received, in inventory and shipped from the facility. This position will ensure that all products shipped meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements. The Quality Control Supervisor oversees trains and schedules the team of quality inspectors.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the quality team with respect to performance management, scheduling, employee relations, awareness of business context/profitability as well as training/development of staff members.
• Ensure delivery of the quality team’s goals and objectives by establishing clearly defined quality methods for staff members to apply; plan, assign and supervise day-to-day tasks.
• Communicate and address quality related non-conformances, issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action.
• Initiate and promote the development of quality related processes, root cause analysis, control charts, with the intent to improve delivery of product quality.
• Plan, assign and supervise day to day tasks for Quality Control team.
• Actively support efforts to achieve and maintain food safety and quality certifications.
• Perform quality inspection of all incoming products and supervise team responsibilities for both transfers and purchases.
• Liaise with commodities, sales, shipping, production and food safety departments concerning any quality issues for inbound and outbound products.
• Ensure confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other company data, including personnel information.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity, quality, delivery and budget objectives are met.
• Train staff and monitor employee performance and progress.
• Ensure the health, safety, cleanliness and physical security of the work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other company data, including personnel information.
• Complete end of shift reports.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Quality Assurance, Food Safety or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ quality assurance or food safety experience required; produce industry preferred.
• Proven understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP principals and the PrimusGFS program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required; ERP software, FAMOUS® preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legislative requirements to maintain compliance with all relevant statues and guiding principles.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to high professional and ethical standards
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment; possess a strong attention to detail.
• Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet both customer & business needs.

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs
• This job operates in a clerical, office setting, in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; the employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods is required.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms.
• The position requires the ability to regularly lift 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today!

Pure Flavor Farms is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.

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Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility