Packaging Compliance Coordinator

Maple Leaf FoodsBradford, ON, Canada

3 days ago

Job description

Position Title : Packaging Compliance Coordinator

Department : Food Safety / QA

Location : Bradford Facility

Shift / Start Time : Training will take place between 9 : 00AM-5 : 30PM .

Upon completion of training, regular start time will be 7 : 00 AM / 8 : 00 AM .

A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value – creative business value through addressing some of the world’s most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth

Our job is to make great food

Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging. We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement

Raise the Good in Food

We have united behind a shared purpose – to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand, replacing anything artificial with simple, natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Packaging Compliance Coordinator will monitor physical inventory and ensure proper management of inventory in an SAP environment. This position will ensure that accurate packaging inventory is maintained; material rotation and cycle count variances are within established targets and investigate variances to correct errors.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for daily requisitioning of ingredients and packaging materials - e.g. films, trays, bags (whole bird and bulk) boxes, labels, seasoning, etc.
Maintain stock levels of all packaging materials and seasoning ingredients, execute first-in-first-out (FIFO) policy
Manage handling and disposal of obsolete packaging materials
Preparation and allocation of packaging materials in alignment with planned Production schedule
Follow up on previous day materials consumption and reconcile with product produced
Build and maintain processes for directives and inventory lot tracking
Support Plant initiatives on Product Traceability, Mock recalls, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Shipment tracing (incoming and outgoing)
Monitor all aspects of warehouse transfers and receipts of inventory from other suppliers and distribution centers. Identify and correct errors from recording / invoicing and receiving of warehouse transfers
Responsible for verifying physical inventory counts for packaging and ingredients
Continually analyze inventory balances and validate that specifications are aligned with Production
Confirming receipts and ensuring timely entry into the inventory system
Other new duties and responsibilities may be designated as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum High school diploma, post-secondary education preferred

Excellent organizational skills with deliberate attention to detail

Strong data entry and computer skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office – i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, Messenger, etc.

Data-driven, excellent comprehension, communication and analytical skills

Self-motivated - ability to work with minimal supervision

Proficiency in SAP ERP Systems preferred

Ability to work with cross functional teams

Problem solving skills

Process thinking, ability to link systems and floor processes

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in food / beverage manufacturing setting would be an asset.

Strong interpersonal skills that allow for conflict resolution

APPLY NOW! – Email your resume / application : to [email protected]

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.