Food Safety and Quality Auditor

FGF Brands Inc.; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Descripción de la vacante

FGF Brands in Canada seeks a Food Safety and Quality Auditor to lead HACCP and BRCGS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across the site.

You will support the QA team during internal and external audits, update SOPs, train staff, and travel occasionally to other facilities as needed. The role offers growth opportunities, health benefits, RRSP matching, tuition reimbursement, and a strong entrepreneurial culture.

Formación

• Completion of food science degree or related post-secondary education.
• HACCP training certificate required.
• Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• Experience with BRCGS, SQF and FSMA programs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead HACCP and food safety teams to maintain HACCP/BRCGS programs.
• Ensure facility complies with CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA and customer standards.
• Update SOPs and records following reassessments and changes.
• Schedule and lead HACCP meetings and document minutes.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external audits.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

HACCP knowledge

Quality Assurance

SOP development

Auditing

Educación

Food Science degree

HACCP training certificate

Internal Auditor certification

BRCGS/SQF training

Herramientas

Excel

Word

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

We’re a naan traditional company…Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativityandout-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

TheFood Safety and Quality Auditorreports to theDirector of Compliance and Food Safety Auditing of NA. TheFood Safety and Quality Auditorleadsthe site effort to develop its HACCP Plan and to develop, implement, and maintain a HACCP/BRCGSsystem,meets regulatory requirements and compliance to all relevant customer standardsfor the assigned site.This position will also be responsible forsupporting the QA teamon all external and internal audits to ensure that we are continuously striving to be audit-ready365. This role will also take on the responsibility of project leads as assigned by the Director of Compliance and Food Safety Auditing of NA as needed to ensure the company food safety and quality program is continuously improved.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical/health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support the HACCP and food safety teams of the assigned site, to ensure maintenance of the HACCP/BRCGS programs.
• Ensure the assigned facility is following all applicable regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA, BRCGS etc.).
• Update SOPs and records as necessary from HACCP system reassessments, program changes, new/modified products, and equipment, etc.
• Responsible for scheduling and leading Food Safety and HACCP meetings and issuing meeting minutes.
• Maintain the HACCP/BRCGS and pre-requisite programs by auditing, monitoring, scheduling, verifying, and validating results.
• Assist QA Lead with annual and new team member training on CCP monitoring and other HACCP SOPs as required.
• Planning, scheduling and executing quarterly internal audits which includes onsite inspection and documents review, report writing and review of CAPA for all the audits of the assigned bakeriesand support QA Program lead with external audits (BRCGS, audits requested by customers, CFIA, etc.).
• Ensure timely closuretonecessary corrective action items associated with any BRCGS, 3rd party, internal or CFIA audits.
• Keep informed of BRCGS, food safety laws and regulation changes (CFIA, FDA, etc.).
• Schedule, lead and complete monthly self-inspection. Assist cross functional team with timely closure of the deviations identified.
• Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment.
• Identifying andevaluating,hazards at all stages of the incoming raw material and food production processesand addressing the hazards in HACCP Plan (Form 5-9).
• This position requires occasional travel to other facilities.
• Review and upload documents in the Black Box for QA, Sanitation and Maintenance and ensure complete and accurate documents are maintained.
• Verifying QA, production, shipping and receiving, sanitation, and maintenance binders on a weekly basis and sending statusupdateto theDirector of Compliance and Food Safety Auditing of NA, QA Program lead and QA lead.
• Lead and complete projects related to the continuous improvement of the food safety and quality program of the company, within given timeline.
• Perform other duties assigned by theDirector of Compliance and Food Safety Auditing of NA.
• This position requires occasional travel to other facilities.

Requirements

• Completion of food science degree or related post-secondary education.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance of food production manufacturing.
• BRCGS/SQF training with an up-to-date certificate.
• HACCP training certificate required.
• Internal Auditor certification required.
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance programs, BRCGS, HACCP, FSMA and SOPs.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Travel across Canada and the US, supporting multiple facilities.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our team members to use their own creativityandout-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Disclaimer:The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.