Food Safety Manager

Cavendish Farms; Prince Edward Island; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in frozen food production is seeking a Food Safety Manager to lead the Food Safety Program at their New Annan plants. This role involves managing the implementation of food safety policies, liaising with regulatory agencies, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and other safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety and quality assurance, with a passion for leading teams and driving continuous improvement. Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & wellness reimbursements

Maternity leave top-up program

RRSP matching program

Job-related training and development

Growth and progression opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation costs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality assurance or food safety, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Food Safety Program and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Oversee the development of policies supporting sanitation and food safety.

Skills

Food Safety Programs

HACCP

Quality Assurance

Sanitation Best Practices

Team Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Reporting to the QA (Quality Assurance) Manager, the Food Safety Manager is responsible for managing the development, implementation, daily operation, validation, and verification of the Food Safety Program at Cavendish Farms New Annan, Plant 1 and 2.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and introduction of policies and procedures to support the Sanitation, Safe Quality Foods (SQF) program, and other food safety programs in use. These include HACCP, HARPC, Food Defense, and Intentional Adulteration.
• Main contact/liaison with regulatory agencies and auditors: both SQF and customer audits, and internal and facility audits.
• Set standards to ensure food safety and sanitation at all stages of the operation, including receiving, production, packaging, maintenance, engineering, and shipping.
• Assist QA Manager with various site initiatives and be the backup during absences.
• Manage and support the Food Safety Specialists to ensure they can be successful.
• Oversee customer complaint investigation process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or a related field, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with food safety programs, including HACCP, HARPC, SQF, Food Defense, and Intentional Adulteration.
• Proven experience working with regulatory agencies.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation best practices.
• Experience in managing and supporting a team, with demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve customer complaints effectively.

About the Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB, and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON, and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan.
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
• Health & wellness reimbursements, including gym memberships, fitness classes, or online workout programs.
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable).
• RRSP matching program.
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning.
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies.
• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Relocation costs (if applicable).

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 1863
• Job Category: Quality Management
• Posting Date: 12/19/2024, 07:04 PM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Day
• Locations: 25532 Main Highway 2, New Annan, PE, C1N 4J9, CA