FSQA Supervisor HACCP Specialist

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the on-site FSQA Manager the FSQA Supervisor / HACCP Specialist supports Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs at our Guelph Speedvale facility providing day-to-day leadership to FSQA team members and maintaining ownership of HACCP prerequisite food safety and quality systems.

Working with production sanitation maintenance regulatory partners and site leadership this role helps ensure programs are executed consistently records are maintained audit readiness is supported and food safety or quality concerns are resolved effectively.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 21. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Compensation: $62000 $91000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation 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 addition to base salary this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leafs annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Team Leadership & Coverage

• Supervise QA Technicians QA Coordinators or other assigned FSQA team members to ensure tasks are completed consistently efficiently and in alignment with production and food safety requirements.
• Plan QA staffing and coverage requirements according to production schedules business needs and department priorities.
• Provide coaching guidance and values-based leadership to support team engagement accountability technical capability and service orientation.
• Support employee training onboarding and performance follow-up related to FSQA programs HACCP monitoring GMP expectations and facility procedures.
• Provide on-site FSQA leadership during start-up and other critical operating periods to support timely review escalation and resolution of quality or food safety concerns.
• Serve as a functional back-up for the FSQA Manager and support crisis management or recall activities when required.

HACCP & Program Ownership

• Maintain update verify and support consistent execution of HACCP prerequisite food safety and quality programs.
• Ensure programs remain current with applicable regulatory CFIA BRCGS customer business unit Maple Leaf Foods and internal facility requirements.
• Lead annual HACCP and prerequisite program reassessments including follow-up actions document updates and communication of changes.
• Lead traceability exercises and support HACCP-related decision-making documentation verification activities and stakeholder communication.
• Lead or support HACCP meetings monthly food safety meetings GMP communication food safety scorecard updates and related program reviews.
• Maintain FSQA documentation systems and support controlled document practices required for audit readiness.

Audit Compliance & Sanitation Support

• Assist with third-party customer internal CFIA SIP/CVS HACCP BRCGS FSQMS and other audits as required.
• Prepare support and coach cross-functional managers and team members before and during audits to ensure readiness and alignment with facility programs.
• Conduct monthly GMP internal external SIP/CVS and other assigned audits with cross-functional partners and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with CFIA Inspectors and site stakeholders to complete regulatory tasks and ensure corrective actions are completed effectively and on time.
• Maintain audit readiness by ensuring SOPs forms records trackers and related documents are current controlled accessible and properly communicated.
• Support sanitation verification activities and related food safety requirements.

Investigations Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support cross-functional investigations where food safety food quality regulatory compliance or customer expectations may be impacted.
• Support root cause analysis corrective and preventive action development effectiveness verification and timely closure of deviations audit findings and complaint follow-ups.
• Maintain corrective action trackers and monitor progress to keep improvement actions visible active and on track.
• Analyze FSQA data trends deviations scorecards complaints and audit results to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or participate in initiatives that improve product safety quality process control compliance performance and operational consistency.

Training Documentation & Change Management

• Participate in cross-functional SOP development and ensure facility documents are accurate current properly stored and communicated to required users.
• Conduct or coordinate annual new hire and refresher training related to CCP monitoring HACCP procedures GMP requirements food safety programs and other FSQA SOPs.
• Support change management activities related to new or revised processes programs equipment systems documentation and food safety controls.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching training communication and practical problem solving with hourly and salaried team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the FSQA department and facility objectives.

What Youll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Food Science Microbiology Chemistry Quality Assurance or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance food safety HACCP or a related environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles prerequisite programs GMPs food safety systems and regulatory expectations.
• Experience supporting audits corrective actions investigations documentation control and continuous improvement activities.
• Proven ability to lead coach and develop team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication organization analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with SAP SharePoint or food safety documentation systems is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and adapt to changing production audit and operational priorities.

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 approximately 10000 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.

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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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 62000 - 91000