Ingredient Hold & Release Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Positively release raw material to production by performing CoA verification and verifying that the incoming RM is only from approved supplier & site.
• Coordinate inhouse and third-party analytical testing & micro testing required for positive release.
• Monitor & track daily incoming receiving information in the QA receiving log.
• Log CoAs into Manufacturer CoA database in the Quality central server.
• Positively release incoming printed packaging by verifying version number or transparencies.
• Provide notification to inventory & operation team for any product/lot code that does not meet specifications and generate Notices of Non-Conformance (NNCs) where required.
• Ensure potentially affected materials are placed on incident hold in the ERP system & identified with a hold tag.
• Issue CAPA to suppliers and follow up on timely closures.
• Coordinate RM spot checks (sensory analytical & micro) as per the supplier risk.
• Perform & coordinate sensory evaluation for positive release to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate shelf-life extensions and maintain all required information on file.
• Work closely with inventory Planners to determine what SKUs or lot codes of raw material require rush testing.
• Coordinate inhouse and third-party analytical testing & micro testing required for shelf-life testing.
• Update ERP system to reflect extended shelf life & ensure RM tagged with the extended shelf life.
• Coordinate RM disposal/destruction ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
• Track CoDs when RM is sent out for destruction.
• Monitor & track documentation for approved supplier in Intelex.
• Update or generate Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Assist in collecting Quality metrics as required.
• Verify implementation of traceability systems.
• Provide support for the suppliers and other audit programs.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety occupational safety environmental safety food safety legal regulations company requirements etc.
• Compliance with the Companys Integrated Management Systems which includes but is not limited to Production Quality Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science or related field is required
• Working knowledge of the food environment Food Safety Systems and the related regulatory requirements (CFIA Health Canada USDA FDA)
• Working knowledge over Food Safety System (HACCP and other Food Safety program certification)
• Excellent computer skills (Word Excel internet)
• Superb writing and communication skill
• Advance analytical proficiency and use of Microsoft excel
• Team player and ability to influence others