Quality Specialist - QC Programs

Job Description:

Why Join Us

At Trouw Nutrition, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Quality Specialist – QC Programs to support and strengthen our Quality Control (QC) programs, ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, feed safety, and regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating with others to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Regional QA Manager, you will support the day-to-day execution and maintenance of our Quality Control programs. Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, QC personnel, and external laboratory partners, you will help ensure quality systems remain effective, compliant, and audit-ready.

Key responsibilities include:

• •Coordinating sampling, testing, and environmental monitoring activities
• •Reviewing quality data and identifying trends or opportunities for improvement
• •Supporting investigations and corrective actions related to quality issues
• •Maintaining quality records, documentation, and program requirements
• •Assisting with internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory compliance activities
• •Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product quality and feed safety objectives
• •Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site

This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports or people management responsibilities.

Position Scope

• •Reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager
• •Individual contributor position with no direct reports or people management responsibilities
• •Supports the maintenance, continuous improvement, and execution of Quality Control programs
• •Provides technical guidance and support to Quality Control Officers
• •Supports onboarding and training of QC personnel
• •Coordinates QC program activities across shifts
• •Assists with prioritization of testing and monitoring activities
• •Escalates performance or resource concerns to the Quality Assurance Manager
• •Provides shared coverage of QC Officer shifts as required

Who We're Looking For

You are a detail-oriented quality professional who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and supporting effective quality systems. You can work independently, communicate effectively across departments, and thrive in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for someone looking to expand their expertise in quality systems, food and feed safety, compliance, and auditing while working closely with site leadership and operational teams.

You'll Also Need

• •Post-secondary education in a related field
• •Minimum 3 years of experience in agriculture, feed, food, or manufacturing environments
• •Knowledge of quality management systems, tools, and methodologies
• •HACCP certification or training preferred
• •Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and deliver results
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• •Excellent organizational, facilitation, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• •Strong analytical and forward-thinking approach
• •Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb ladders, and lift up to 55 lbs

What You'll Receive

As part of Nutreco, you'll join a global organization committed to Feeding the Future through sustainable and innovative solutions. You'll have the opportunity to build your technical expertise, contribute to meaningful work, and grow your career within a collaborative and supportive team.

In addition, you'll receive:

• •Competitive compensation
• •Pension plan with employer matching from Day 1
• •Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits from Day 1
• •Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• •Mental Health Spending Allowance
• •Tuition reimbursement
• •Career development opportunities
• •15 days of vacation to start

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about quality, feed safety, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help maintain the high standards our customers depend on every day.

Apply today and help Feed the Future.

Additional Information

• •Accessibility: We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage.
• •AI in Hiring: All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. No AI screening or automated decision-making is used.
• •Background Check: Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.
• •Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada as sponsorship is not available.
• •Employment Equity: We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.
• •Compensation: Pay is based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.