The Opportunity:
London Poultry has an opportunity to join our FSQA team in a 12-month contract role. The FSQA Coordinator spends a majority of his/her time on the production floor monitoring Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and other Quality Assurance Program requirements to ensure they are consistently achieved. Operating with a sense of urgency, the coordinator is responsible for initiating immediate corrective actions wherever possible and escalating FSQA concerns as required. The coordinator must be comfortable respectfully challenging others in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 7. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $47, - $69, CAD base pay annually
The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Perform and/or assist in daily quality and food safety related decision making based on established processes to ensure products meet the quality standards and food safety requirements of Maple Leaf Foods and its customers.
- Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the HACCP program and recommend corrective actions for deviations.
- Daily GMP monitoring and coaching.
- Provide support and coaching to employees and production management to maintain and improve facility QA practices and procedures.
- Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product and environment as required.
- Conduct Food Safety Validations, X-ray, metal detection, laundry etc. as required.
- Perform data entry and data analysis tasks.
- Participate in projects and meetings with the goal of improving food safety and food quality.
- Assist in the implementation of changes that advance QA systems and/or programs.
- Conduct product quality and safety audits and inspections.
- Conduct monthly building and equipment inspections.
- Participate in Daily Quality Sensory Evaluation and Shelf Life Trials.
What You’ll Bring:
- Previous experience in a food-related technical role.
- University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
- Understanding of Sanitation, SOPs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s.
- Intermediate systems skills (including MS Office).
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization, planning, and interpersonal skills.
- Interest and willingness to learn and teach others with a strong attention to detail.
- 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.