Job Description

Job Title: Quality and Allocations Manager

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.

The Manager of Quality Control and Commodity Allocation is responsible for overseeing both the commodity allocation process and the quality control operations within the distribution center. This role ensures the seamless coordination between product allocation, inventory management, and quality control and reporting. The manager works closely with the Commodity Inventory Allocators (CIA) to guarantee the correct allocation of products according to customer specifications, while maintaining optimal inventory levels and accuracy within the ERP system.

Additionally, the manager leads the Quality Control (QC) team by collaborating with the QC Lead to ensure the effective management of inbound and outbound inspections, as well as the completion of daily and weekly quality reports. This role is crucial in upholding product quality standards, meeting customer demands, and ensuring operational efficiency in the distribution process.

Responsibilities:

• Employee and Food Safety: Champion and enforce workplace safety standards, fostering a culture of employee safety among all team members. Ensure that direct and indirect reports adhere to food safety standards and regulations creating a culture of a safe food environment.
• Team Scheduling & Time Management: Oversee the creation and management of employee schedules to optimize productivity, ensuring proper staffing levels across all shifts, while minimizing overtime and ensuring adherence to timecard policies.
• Training & Development: Implement and manage comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing team members to improve skills, knowledge, and compliance within the quality and inventory allocations team.
• Quality Control Oversight: Lead the QC team in conducting inbound and outbound product inspections, ensuring all products meet established standards and customer specifications.
• Clarifruit Software: Oversee the implementation and successful use of the Clarifruit Software across all DC’s including the oversight of updates and changes within the software.
• Inventory Management & Utilization- Ensure the allocation and movement of products, ensuring accurate inventory counts and minimizing waste or lost product due to improper handling or storage.
• Issue Resolution & Communication: Proactively manage and resolve any issues and serve as liaison between the commodities, production, and procurement departments to ensure alignment on priorities and expectations.
• Monitor Performance & KPIs: Regularly track and evaluate the team’s performance, quality control results, and productivity through KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Team Morale & Engagement: Foster a positive and productive work environment by engaging with team members, addressing concerns, and ensuring open lines of communication to boost morale and maintain high levels of engagement.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify and implement process improvements for quality control and commodity allocation operations to optimize workflows, reduce errors, and enhance overall performance.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the company.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in a business discipline or a post graduate certificate preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in record management in the produce industry preferred.
• Mathematical reasoning, numerical literacy and problem-solving skills required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety
• Experience with ERP software FAMOUS® preferred.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Suite software experience required.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; provide leadership as needed.

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility required.
• This job operates 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; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods 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 will involve needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.

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

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.

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