FSQA Coordinator

The Opportunity :

As a member of the facility's FSQA team, 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 5th Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

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.
• Provide support and coaching to employees and production management to maintain and improve facility QA practices and procedures.
• Perform and assist Sanitation swabbing requirements, working with the Sanitation Team.
• Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product and environment as required.
• Prepare sensory samples and participates in sensory evaluations.
• 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 audits.
• Conduct Food Safety Validation data collection as required, and conduct Food Safety Risk Assessments as required.

What You’ll Bring :

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a food related technical role.
• Understanding of Sanitation, SOPs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s.
• Intermediate systems skills (including MS Office).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Interest and willingness to learn and teach others.
• 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.
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