About Ya YA Foods:
Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience,
we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items.
We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi[1]national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality,
service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Responsibilities
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate, assign, and monitor assigned engineering projects, delegated responsibilities, and project
- team.
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Design products, manufacturing equipment, or buildings.
- Create estimates, bills, and invoices, and receive payments from customers.
- Interact and cooperate with clients and project managers to interpret their needs and requirements to represent them by
- providing technical support and assistance.
- Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on
- project status.
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Visiting job sites and completing performance reviews for employees and contractors working on the project.
- Observe all safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members.
- Maintain strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- 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.
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a valid engineer license is required
- 3+ years of field and project planning experience is required
- Ability to work with and manage projects in multiple disciplines
- Skill in organization, analysis, time management, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications, AutoCAD), and instructional software. Knowledge of MS
- Project is an asset
- Commitment to continuous improvement and quality of support and service
- Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills to mentor and lead staff
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a
part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile,
automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a
better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the
opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly
provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Valid engineer license
- At least 3 years of field and project planning experience
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary projects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project
- Strong organizational, analytical, time-management, prioritization, and deadline-management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership, team-building, and staff-management skills
- Problem-solving and strategic-analysis skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and quality service
What We Do
Ya YA Foods USA LLC manufactures and co-packs beverages and liquid foods for brands seeking scalable production. Its capabilities include manufacturing and packaging low- and high-acid products using Tetra Pak, hot-fill, and aseptic PET processes. Product applications include juices, sports drinks, protein water, tea, vegetable juices, broths, milk, and energy drinks. The business provides end-to-end co-packing solutions intended to help brands grow.
