Metrology Specialist

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Position Summary: The Metrology/Quality Measurement Specialist brings a solutions-based focus to the role and aids in developing, configuring and optimizing all manufacturing processes throughout the Further Processing operation.

PRIORITY: Developing, implementing, managing and overseeing plant activities to maximize continuous improvements in quality, food safety and productivity in our plants.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calibration and Maintenance:
• Develop, validate and apply measurement systems, procedures and calibration methods.
• Define and execute implementation strategy across all sites.
• Ensure measurement instruments are accurate and reliable and to ensure consistent application and repeatability across all activities.
• Complete all documentation following GMP guidelines and company SOPs and take part in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
• Interpret test results (internal and 3rd party) and create a plan if added testing is required.
• Verification of Measurement Processes:
• Analyze measurement data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Verify measurement procedures across various operational and process control activities.
• Compliance with Standards:
• Ensuring that measurements and equipment meet established industry standards and regulations.
• Maintain calibration/verification procedures to remain compliant, and Initiate Change Controls providing steps required and including other stakeholders.
• Responsible for the co-ordination of calibration efforts by third party calibration providers.
• Research and Development:
• Contributing to the development of new measurement techniques and technologies.
• Training and Support:
• Participate in root cause and problem-solving investigations as needed for CARs, NCs, Audit findings etc. Complete requirements as related to Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s).
• Reporting:
• Document and report measurement and calibration results.
  
  

REQUIRED SKILL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a Metrology, Engineering or relevant/related Scientific discipline (e.g. Food Science)
• 5+ years of relevant experience – ideally including some in the food sector
• A Certificate or Diploma in Metrology & Calibration or ASQ Certification as a Calibration Technician would be an asset
• Laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance experience
• Strong understanding of measurement principles and techniques
• Familiarity with standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9000
• Knowledge of relevant food industry standards and regulations including HACCP, CFIA, etc.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and best practice initiatives
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to interact with and motivate a diverse group of people
• Knowledge of metrology software and tools, strong computer/technical skills
• Experience with statistical analysis and data interpretation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and facilitate change management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong critical thinking and communication skills (written and verbal) to share ideas and influence others, including senior management team
• Ability to implement new working practices with strong change-leadership skills
• Working with staff at all levels of our business to ensure detailed understanding of the importance of food quality and safety metrics
• Coach staff to develop and retain high-potential employees for the future
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regular work in cold environment with slippery floors
• Tolerant of working with raw meat products (poultry, pork, beef, lamb, fish)
• Must be capable of the physical job requirements – standing, climbing ladders, maneuvering under and over equipment safely
  
  

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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.