Job
Opportunities for
Aquaculture
and Wild Procurement
High Liner Foods
has recently restructured its Procurement department to better support the
growing business needs of the organization resulting from the recent purchase
of the Manufacturing and Marketing business of Fishery Products International. We
are seeking three individuals who are looking for a challenging career opportunity
to complete our professional Procurement team. Based out of our
We require a Planning Coordinator and a Manager, Quality Development to support
aquaculture procurement and a Planning
Coordinator for wild procurement.
Planning Coordinator
This position is
responsible for the effective procurement of quality raw materials and finished
products from off-shore seafood suppliers on a timely and cost effective basis
meeting production and marketing requirements for aquaculture and wild species.
Key
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the
complete ordering process with suppliers from setting up orders, advising
suppliers of required shipping plans, confirmation of orders, handling required
documents for customs brokers, follow up with Quality Control, and approving
invoices from suppliers & forwarding to Accounts Payable for processing.
- Work closely with
marketing and sales to ensure that accurate forecasts for procured items are
available
- Expedite and
reschedule orders according to the MRP system to ensure that our systems have
the most current information available, which in turn will let us know when
problems may arise through the “missed commitment” process.
- Support & update
the Procurement Module information to ensure accuracy & reliability.
Participate in the further development & improvement of the Procurement
Module.
- Ensures the timely
disposition of rejected products, contacts/arranges for product to be returned to
supplier.
- Coordinate & participate
in the Sales Planning Meetings which allows for the exchange of information
regarding critical items that could impact customer service.
- Provide feedback to
management, relating to offshore supplier issues, which will enable us to
improve supplier performance.
- Assist Procurement
in building strong relationships with reliable suppliers by maintaining
effective communications and providing information regarding customers’ needs
& requirements to the suppliers.
Job Specifications:
- University degree
in business or related field
- PMAC or APIC
certification would be an asset
- Excellent
communication and organization skills
- Team Player
- Computer skills –
Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, AS400 platform
Manager Quality Development
The Manager Quality Development is
responsible for the quality of all procured raw materials and finished products
for the aquaculture business. They
provide our suppliers with quality, production and technical support for all seafood
products being produced for our
Extensive travel is required to search for
products and oversee quality standards around the globe. The individual is
responsible for projecting a positive company image while traveling to these
foreign locations.
Key
Accountabilities:
- Ensure procurement
purchases (co packed and raw material for production) meet High Liner standards
prior to product arriving at our production facilities in
- Provide quality,
technical and production support for producers packing seafood products for
High Liner.
- The incumbent will
be proactive in looking for cost saving opportunities that will be beneficial
to our producers as well as production and marketing.
- The incumbent will
be proactive in seeking new product (seafood and other food) ideas for sales
and marketing.
- Work with and
assist external quality control during inspection of procurement purchases.
- Responsible for all
procurement specifications ensuring they meet marketing and production’s needs
and are current and approved by High Liner suppliers.
- Ensure all
producers are able to provide a C of A for each shipment, confirming the
quality meets High Liner standards. The incumbent will be proactive ensuring
the CofA’s from our producers accurately represent the quality of each shipment
and are received on a timely basis.
- Responsible for
annual plant audits for all major suppliers, ensuring producers meet CFIA/FDA
and company standards and follow up on recommendations from previous or current
audits. Incumbent is also responsible
for maintaining proper documentation for these audits.
- Ensure all program
suppliers are aware of and have agreed to adhere (by signature) to the High
Liner, Supplier Approval Audit Standards Manual. Incumbent is responsible to ensure the manual
is updated taking into account any changes required by government agencies
(i.e. CFIA/FDA) and High Liner.
Job Specifications:
- Bachelor of Science
in Food Technology or equivalent experience
- 5 years experience
in the seafood industry in a production/quality environment
- Experience in
sensory evaluation
- HACCP certified
- Good understanding
of GMP
- Excellent
communication skills, both oral and written
- Analytical skills,
statistics, SPC, basic computer skills and familiarity with AS400
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and proven leadership skills
- Good knowledge of
relevant aspects of food processing, company product and process standards,
government and corporate quality and safety regulations
- Adaptable to
change, detail oriented, able to manage time and decision making ability
- Spanish speaking
would be an asset
We offer a range of benefits designed to provide peace of mind and an
enhanced lifestyle: 401(k), educational assistance, wellness programs, pay for
performance, and more.
Please apply in confidence before July
13, 2008 by mail, fax or email to:
Gail Conway, Corporate Human Resources Business Partner
High Liner Foods Inc.
Fax: (902)634-5206
gail.conway@highlinerfoods.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.