Food Safety Specialist

Overview :

MT Talent Solutions Inc. is proud to partner with a progressive and growing food distributor to source their next Food Safety Specialist .

The Specialist is a key part of the Quality department and the company’s overall success.

The candidate will bring a collaborative, analytical and curious attitude to the role, along with existing experience and education related to Food Safety.

This is an on-site, full-time / permanent career opportunity with ample room for personal and professional growth within a talented, supportive, and fun workplace.

Here’s what you’ll do :

• Manages supplier approval program (MAP) for product suppliers and ensures the database is up to date.
• Conducts risk evaluations when approving a new supplier, facility or country of origin
• Assesses supplier processing facilities for frozen produce and provides the food safety approval or rejection based on the MAP requirements, FSMA, SFCR regulations
• Investigate supplier nonconformities and follow up on the root cause associated corrective actions, verification of the completion of corrective action / preventative actions, and validation of the effectiveness of the corrective actions
• Participates in the establishment of high-level standards that suppliers must respect to ensure food safety
• Performs facility verification activities and virtual audits when required to ensure suppliers are meeting MAP requirements and GFSI certification requirements
• Follow-up with the suppliers to confirm that food safety and integrity gaps are mitigated
• Review MRL’s and spray programs to ensure compliance with destination standards
• Ensure compliance with labelling guideline destination standards
• Perform periodic monitoring of the approved product suppliers and contribute to KPIs to demonstrate the performance of the product suppliers
• Support product recalls and manage mock recalls and traceability exercise as required
• Ensure quality compliance of incoming and outgoing samples
• Ensure supplier record library is up to date as per the standard protocols
• Stays at the forefront of new technologies, developments, and scientific discoveries related to fresh and frozen businesses
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the supplier management system and support implementation of any new programs, processes, or initiatives

Here’s what we are looking for :

• Post-secondary degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology or other related education
• 2 or more years’ experience in a related food safety / quality role involving auditing
• Experience in frozen foods and / or produce related manufacturing / distribution is preferred
• Relevant certification / qualification programs such as Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, PCQI, ASQ, HACCP, etc. are strongly preferred
• Strong English communication skills are required. Other language skills such as French, Spanish, German, Mandarin are an asset.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and organized with a strong sense of values and integrity
• Proven ability to meet defined deadlines and adhere to required processes
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including full MS Office Suite, PowerBI, Visio
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to supplier sites 10-20% of the time

Here’s what in it for you :

• Generous salary base on experience and qualifications plus annual bonus
• Full health and dental benefits
• 3 weeks vacation plus reduced summer hours
• Gym membership
• Fun social events and activities
• Food perks including weekly catered meals!
30+ days ago