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SQUISH Candies – Montréal, QC

Job Description SQUISH Candy

Montreal-Head Office

Do you love to be challenged and express your creativity? Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?
If yes – then we are looking for you! By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success! Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retails locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies, we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company. SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.

We are looking for a vibrant and professional individual to join the SQUISH team! We are looking for someone who has a special interest in food/confectionary. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform quality inspections for the warehouse and production site.

• Keep track of daily inspections, both at the level of raw materials, finished products and products during processing.

• Ensure that daily inspections are carried out according to the procedures and systems established.

• In the event of noncompliance, start the procedure for quarantine for noncompliant items.

• Assist the supervisor in maintaining updated procedures, specifications and quality standards.

• Calibrate the different testing equipment used in the department.

• Write reports, procedures, forms, etc. both in French and in English.

• Maintain records of test logs, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate information.

• Train and educate employees, carry out periodic health inspections of each department.

• Supervise the work done by the inspectors and make follow-up.

• Collect data and investigate customer complaints, create, and analyze trend reports.

• Ensure product conformity and their health / food safety.


REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or completed DEC related to food • Language: French and English – written and spoken • Strong knowledge in nutrition (required) and confectionary (preferred) • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Word and Power Point) • Excellent problem-solving skills • Diligent and very detail-oriented • Team spirit and good communicator, ability to lead meetings • Capacity for analysis and synthesis • Customer-oriented and results-oriented What you can expect • An opportunity to learn and develop in a growing company • A positive and respectful work environment • Overall success and personal growth • Industry standard benefit package • Full time employment • Employee discount on our products

Reports to:

The Product Information coordinator will report directly to the Packaging & Distribution Director and works in close collaboration with all other supporting departments.

SQUISH Candies – Montréal, QC

Job Description

Do you have a sweet tooth and also happen to be passionate about E-commerce? Well then you’re in luck! Our ideal E-commerce Manager will report to the president. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and well-versed in sale-optimizing strategies, without being afraid to think outside the box. Extensive product knowledge, as well as experience in the retail industry is crucial. Ability to adapt projects to accommodate the changing digital world is important, along with impeccable organization skills and eagerness to work in a team environment. An affinity for candies is obviously a bonus.



JOB DUTIES

• Complete ownership of the e-Commerce division, including achievement of sales targets, building and implementing targeted marketing programs and driving performance of the channel.

• Understand how consumers interact with the site and develop creative-based solutions to improve conversion and sales.

• Coordinate delivery of web assets, tracking and maintaining digital marketing assets with a benchmark to sales goals.

• Develop and implement loyalty activation and communications (loyalty incentives, newsletter content) to drive traffic and increase sales.

• Lead email or digital marketing improvements based on analytic results and consumer insights.

• Manage copywriting and content generated for digital and social media accounts to ensure brand image and compliance.

• Coordinate and manages digital marketing campaign calendar and timelines.

• Coordinate and manage merchandising of the ecommerce business.

• Review online assortments to ensure appropriate representation and consistency.

• Coordinate inventory and timelines to ensure in-stock and replenishment.

• Respond and work alongside customer service team to continually improve customer experience online.

• Develop SEO and SEM strategies.

• Initiate market research studies.

• Lead and manage the hiring of advertising, promotions and oversee their daily activities.



REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A blend of analytical and creative skills

• Experience driving significant growth of an e-commerce channel

• Experience with similar branded consumer experiences

• 3-5 years’ e-commerce management experience

• Knowledge of Google Analytics and SEO

• Knowledge of Shopify Plus platform

• Knowledge of Digital Advertising: Google Ads, Facebook Ads

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills are essential

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience required

RESPONSIBILITIES:



• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials needed for production.

• Assemble various candy packaged products, gifts and novelty items per the daily production schedule.

• Clean candy containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.

• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.

• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms.

• Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.

• Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them in specified areas.

• Responsible for quality control procedures for packaged products.

• Must be able to take direction involving day to day activities.

• Wear his or her protective gear (mask-gloves-smock-hair net and shoe covers).

• Pack goods to be shipped

• Help out on various production lines when necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Management, Supervisors and/or Leads

• Assist team members in their job duties when needed

• Communicate with warehouse to have the right supplies brought to production room.

• This position could work in any department of this processing facility. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of the job the employee will stand for an extended period of time, walk, bend, stoop, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs., use arms and hands at or above shoulder height, and operate simple equipment (manual sealer, digital scale…).



PHYSICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:



• Preferred: experience in food service or food preparation.

• Preferred: knowledge of health and hygiene procedures

• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED

• Previous Production experience - 2 years required.

• Dynamic, flexible and detailed oriented

• Self-starter, motivated by challenges

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

• Ability to work at a pace to meet production goals

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to organize and prioritize effectively

• Excellent attendance and punctuality

• Additionally, candidate should have an interest in creative candy packaging and assembly, similar to patisserie work

Job Description







The ideal candidate should be well organized, have solid communication skills and have an eye for detail. The controller must have solid communication, technology, analytical and management skills. The controller will play a large role in formulating company budgets and ensuring that expenses are in line with projected revenue. The candidate will be responsible for providing financial and operational services including processing and monitoring payments, invoices and expenses, monitoring payroll and ensuring all required spreadsheets and databases are up to date and assisting with the month end and year end processes. This position will report to the President.



JOB DUTIES



• Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting operational functions



• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results



• Prepare internal and external financial statements



• Coordinate activities of external auditors



• Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process



• Manage the budget process



• Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement and implement new processes



• Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed



• Develop and monitoring business performance metrics



• Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance



• Participate in the implementation of accounting systems and IT management tools



• Develop inventory analysis reports and analyzing variances



• Train and retain skilled accounting staff







REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:



• CPA Candidate



• Knowledge of QuickBooks a plus



• Knowledge of Shopify Plus platform a plus



• Knowledge in Retail environment a plus



• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills are essential



• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance



• Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued