Ensures manufactured products comply with or exceed the established company standards and customer specifications.

• Directly supports the production teams through, Start-Up Verification, Real Time in Process Evaluations, as well as regular production and site quality inspections in the interest of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Production Support.
• Actively participate in regulatory activities including ISO, SQF, and supporting actions.
• Actively participate in Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping providing direct contributions to Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement Events and Initiatives.
• Performs physical, mechanical, and analytical tests on materials as per testing criteria to ensure standards are met.
• Discuss and escalate all areas of non-conformance to specification with the Operations Manager, Supervisor, or team Lead and Quality Manager to implement corrective action and follow up as needed.
• Update, maintain and enter test results in QC database, daily batch reports, inspection reports, daily downtime reports and other reports as requested.
• Maintain all "quality related" documents (i.e. test results etc.) in the laboratory.
• Create SOPs, review and revise as needed.
• Prepare Quality Management related forms as required.
• Perform monthly GMP inspections, and participate in internal audit, mock recalls, process improvement projects, QC Holds and create reports accordingly.
• Maintain calibration records of all testing equipment in lab and on production floor.
• Provide support during customer plant tour by demonstrating testing methods and communicating quality related procedures effectively.
• Conduct/Assist refresher trainings for various departments as requested.
• Investigate customer complaints and returns. Address findings to Quality manager.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, safety, and other standards.
• Understand and comply with all IEF SQF (HACCP) standards and GMP policies.
• Maintain proper General Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and word processing software
  
• Knowledge of General Manufacture Practices.
• Capable of working with minimum Supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and team skills.
• Experience in SQF and or ISO an asset.

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• 2 years related work experience preferably in plastic manufacturing industry.
• Experience with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) testing methods an asset.
• Knowledge of extrusion process is an asset.
  

• Post-Secondary Diploma in a science related program.