FSQA Compliance Auditor

The Opportunity:

The FSQA Compliance Auditor at the Heritage facility is responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the food safety programs through task review verification and monitoring activities as well as program review and auditing functions. The incumbent will lead & engage cross functional teams during audit completion and development of corrective action plans for regulatory and internal non-compliance findings.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 16. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $46000 - $69000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Verifies HACCP and Food Safety programs and onsite practices for compliance against regulatory (FSEP MOP)third-party (GFSI) standards and Internal programs
• Works with CFIA Inspection staff daily to complete SIP tasks in a proficient effective manner
• Formulates prepares and presents responses to CFIA observations when requiring correction
• Influence others to enable immediate corrective actions completion
• Holding Stakeholders responsible for their Quality Notification Tasks and will be responsible for tracking and trending
• Liaises with the Process Leaders to maintain document control tracking and to ensure compliance
• Develops and implements training programs for hourly employees
• Assess effectiveness of permanent corrective/preventative actions to prevent a recurrence
• Organizes the electronic Document Management System by revising SOPs and forms updating version control and publishing.
• Reassess revise and log HACCP Plan and Prerequisite Program updates identified during onsite record and program review to meet FSEP requirements
• Prepares and delivers training material to hourly and salaried personnel as required
• Develop and provide employee interactive training material to support ongoing reductions in internal non-conformances
• Prepares for and participates in internal and third party audits where required
• Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.
• Functions as a back up to the HACCP Team Leader for Foreign Material Meetings and/or as required.

What Youll Bring:

• Community College degree in Biology Food Science or Microbiology or higher
• Internal audit experience formal training or certification an asset
• Experience in Federal food safety regulations (MIR MOP FSEP) as well as BRC standards
• Working knowledge of monitoring and maintaining HACCP Plans
• 3 - 5 years experience in the food industry very beneficial
• Strong communication skills: written & verbal in English
• Comfortable leading complex technical discussions with all levels of employees and regulatory agencies
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint Outlook
• Ability to work in a cold temperature manufacturing environment

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:

Were 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. Lets build a better future together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were 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.

Were a global food company with more than 13500 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. Were so much stronger when we know were 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 Whats 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.

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.

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.