About YaYA Foods:
YaYA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. Our mission is to be the chosen partner for top-tier CPG companies. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at YaYA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job.
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals.
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture.
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path.
Reports to: Product Certification Manager
As a Corporate Quality Certification Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all food manufacturing processes, products, and systems meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certifications. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to obtain, maintain, and manage quality certifications, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements related to product certifications as well as customer-specific requirements across all manufacturing sites.
- Ensure all quality system processes are aligned with the latest regulations and industry best practices and support the Product Certification Manager in ensuring continuous compliance.
- Assist in the certification process for new products, ingredients, and manufacturing processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with relevant certifications and standards.
- Support the Product Certification Manager in overseeing the timely renewal of certifications and ensuring that corrective actions for identified gaps are properly addressed.
- Ensure that raw materials and ingredients sourced are compliant with product certifications (e.g., Organic, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free).
- Maintain up-to-date allergen information of raw materials, facility allergen list and ensure that batching sheets reflect all allergens present in ingredients to prevent cross-contamination during manufacturing trials.
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure allergen controls are in place according to certification requirements.
- Involve in preparing for and coordinating external audits, including liaising with certification bodies, auditors, and regulatory agencies as necessary.
- Provide support during customer audits and assessments by gathering and providing necessary documentation and information to demonstrate compliance with relevant certification requirements.
- Collaborate with the Product Certification Manager to assist in the investigation of non-conformances, and work on implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address identified quality or compliance gaps.
- Ensure timely follow-up on CAPA implementation, working cross-functionally to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with Sourcing & Procurement team in approving alternate suppliers, ensuring that compliance requirements for raw materials and packaging are met.
- Stay updated on changes to regulations, certification standards, and customer-specific requirements, and communicate these updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
- Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with statistical analysis software for data interpretation.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Analytical skills and attention to detail in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or regulatory affairs within the food manufacturing industry.
- Proven experience managing and maintaining industry certifications and participating in audits (ISO, SQF, BRCGS, etc.).
- Strong understanding of global food safety regulations and standards (FDA, USDA, EU, etc.).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit.
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
