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# Ingredient Hold & Release Coordinator

- **Company:** Ya Ya Foods USA LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_69c41c8b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field is required
 * Working knowledge of the food environment, Food Safety Systems and the related regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA)
 * Working knowledge over Food Safety System (HACCP and other Food Safety program certification)
 * Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, internet)
 * Superb writing and communication skill
 * Advance analytical proficiency and use of Microsoft excel
 * Team player and ability to influence others

## Description

* Positively release raw material to production by performing CoA verification and verifying that the incoming RM is only from approved supplier & site.
 * Coordinate inhouse and third-party analytical testing & micro testing required for positive release.
 * Monitor & track daily incoming receiving information in the QA receiving log.
 * Log CoA's into Manufacturer CoA database in the Quality central server.
 * Positively release incoming printed packaging by verifying version number or transparencies.
 * Provide notification to inventory & operation team for any product/lot code that does not meet specifications and generate Notices of Non-Conformance (NNC's) where required.
 * Ensure potentially affected materials are placed on incident hold in the ERP system & identified with a hold tag.
 * Issue CAPA to suppliers and follow up on timely closures.
 * Coordinate RM spot checks (sensory, analytical & micro) as per the supplier risk.
 * Perform & coordinate sensory evaluation for positive release to meet customer requirements.
 * Coordinate shelf-life extensions and maintain all required information on file.
 * Work closely with inventory Planners to determine what SKU's or lot codes of raw material require rush testing.
 * Coordinate inhouse and third-party analytical testing & micro testing required for shelf-life testing.
 * Update ERP system to reflect extended shelf life & ensure RM tagged with the extended shelf life.
 * Coordinate RM disposal/destruction, ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
 * Track CoD's when RM is sent out for destruction.
 * Monitor & track documentation for approved supplier in Intelex.
 * Update or generate Standard Operating Procedures as required.
 * Assist in collecting Quality metrics as required.
 * Verify implementation of traceability systems.
 * Provide support for the suppliers and other audit programs.
 * Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
 * Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
 * Other duties as assigned.