The Opportunity:

The FSQA Manager is accountable for the execution of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs, HACCP and Recall plans at the facility. They are responsible for driving continuous improvement in a fast paced and demanding environment.  Additionally, the Manager will establish and maintain positive relationships with regulatory bodies.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Responsible for assembling and managing the HACCP team, ensuring that all members are adequately trained and informed about their roles. 
• Oversee the identification and analysis of potential hazards that could affect food safety, leading the team to determine which hazards need to be controlled. 
• To ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the HACCP plans, including regular updates and modifications as necessary. 
• To ensure that the system is validated as per a set schedule, including verification of the validations to ensure it is functioning correctly and effectively controlling hazards. 
• Manages training programs for staff to ensure everyone has sufficient knowledge of food safety practices. Communicates any changes or updates to the HACCP plan to all relevant personnel. 
• To ensure that records are accurate and maintained for all HACCP-related activities, including hazard analyses, control measures, and verification processes, is another critical responsibility. 
• To ensure that the HACCP system complies with relevant food safety regulations and standards and preparing for and managing internal and external audit. 
• To provide the buy in from the senior management regarding food safety strategies.   
• To assess food safety issues regarding segregation. Hold, and disposition of product, as well as effectiveness/appropriateness of corrective action. 
• Makes recommendations on the final disposition of products, based on food safety and quality principles. 
• To help developing and implementing new food safety protocols based on new studies, new regulations, new customer requirements, etc.  
• Provides guidance on developing of food safety and quality related training 
• Facility security of the microbiological and chemical laboratory.  
• Schedules, participate and support any actions during the monthly HACCP meetings 
• Schedules and participate in annual Food Defense Audit. 
• Supports the developing and participate in training for the Food Defense Team. 
• Reviews Food Defense Audit results, approve corrective actions and create annual Food Defense Plan. 
• Leads completion of mock traceability exercise for product with claims. 
• Reviews a mock recall with the recall team as per MLF QA corporate standards. 
• Acts as the Plant Recall Coordinator in the event of a recall or crisis 
• Lead investigation to understand cause and scope of incident. 
• Works with Production Manager(s) to identify and implement immediate corrective actions that need to take place.  
• Lead completion of Risk Assessment
• Assists the corporate team on recall and withdrawal activities checklist
• Assists and provides information to the corporate team on debrief after the recall  
• Help providing information for customer communications with Sales & Business Teams in accordance with customer specific recall requirements taking input from the Recall team including translation. 

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a high performing team in a food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to leverage exceptional interpersonal, communication to develop productive internal and external relationships.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• Energetic and positive leadership style.
• Excellent observation and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to coach for high performance. 
• Strong systems skills (including MS Office).
• Ability to work effectively on a cross functional leadership team.
• Experience thriving in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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