Quality Lab Manager Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You independently operate and maintain at least one process, equipment or systems following autonomous maintenance (AM) standards and use your technical skills to improve line and/or system performance to meet business needs.

How you will contribute

You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. With coaching, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will use execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards and ensure that safety processes are observed, and that quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in their area and equipment and report them.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Operating machines with coaching
• Safety and quality standards for operating machines
• Reading and writing, and fluently conversant in the language of communication as appropriate to the site
• Collaborating well in a diverse work environment

Nature and Scope

• Responsible for performing the required chemical, physical and organoleptic analyses of raw materials, in-process goods and finished drug and confectionary products to ensure the materials meet corporate and government specifications. Performs the required analysis with minimum supervision. Reports any deviations and irregularities in analytical/laboratory procedures and results to supervisor.

Major/Essential Responsibilities

• Performs required organoleptic, physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products according to established/compendial procedures with minimum supervision.
• Performs process control and process improvement testing to provide quick action and resolution of manufacturing problems to support the plant.
• Performs testing of Natural Health products.
• Provides the physical and/or chemical evaluation of complaint samples to support investigation of consumer and trade complaints.
• Reports any deviations and irregularities in analytical/laboratory procedures and results to the supervisor following a full review of methodology and results.
• Supports investigations into production issues to ensure root causes are identified and immediate corrections are implemented in a timely manner.
• Places non-conforming material on physical and systematic (SAP) hold, and issues vendor notifications for non-conforming raw or packaging materials. Provides input into the preparation of standard operating procedures for the Quality Laboratory, as required.
• Performs calibration of lab equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and method problems.
• Maintains compliance to all health and safety standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), Current Good Laboratory Practices (CGLP) and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for other duties, as required.

Knowledge and SkillsSkills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritize effectively and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly effective time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently and in conjunction with others.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Demonstrates the 3 A's, accountable, aggressive, adaptable.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, other Microsoft Office Programs and applicable laboratory software.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of HACCP and CGMPs.
• Knowledge of SOPs and GLPs.
• Strong knowledge and use of automated laboratory instrumentation such as, IR Spectrophotometer, Autotitrator, Karl Fisher Water Tester, pH Meter, Gas Chromatography, Melting Point Apparatus and Refractometer

EffortPhysical Effort:

• Work normally requires a low level of physical effort in bending, lifting, and manual dexterity.

Mental Effort:

• Work normally requires a high level of mental effort in reading, creating written documentation, meeting deadlines, problem solving, handling multiple demands and repetitive tasks, amid constant interruptions and distractions.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a lab/manufacturing plant environment with varying levels of noise and with the requirement to wear company mandated uniform/safety gear such as safety shoes, hair/beard net, lab coat, etc.

Schedule

• Rotating shifts (Day Shift, Afternoon Shift and Midnight Shift) scheduled monthly, subject to change depending on business needs or unforeseen circumstances.
• Fixed term/contract position.

Obligations

It is expected that the Colleague will:

• Work together with all your key stakeholders: line and functional. A key part of the individual performance review will be based on input from these stakeholders and other obligations. Responsible for complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety Program (e.g. HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), and other Quality Standards (GLPs, Health Canada, FDA etc.) as appropriate to job function.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's of Science in related field.

Salary and Benefits:The expected annual base salary range for this fixed-term position is $47,674.00 to $73,434.00 CAD, pro-rated based on your specific dates of employment. Your salary will be dependent on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.
Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company),including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, and vacation and holiday entitlements.
AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy. This posting is for a current vacancy.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job TypeTemporary (Fixed Term)Manufacturing coreManufacturing