Food Safety & Quality Manager

Adecco Portugal; Brantford; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible day shifts

4 weeks vacation

Medical & dental benefits

RRSP matching 3%

Brantford location

Job summary

Randstad Canada seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a busy Brantford facility, overseeing a team of 20 and driving operational excellence and food safety.

You will manage daily operations, scheduling, and safety compliance, ensuring HACCP, GFSI, and GMP standards are upheld while coordinating with QA and senior leadership. Excellent leadership and maintenance knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience within a food manufacturing facility.
• Proven background managing teams, mechanical maintenance, Health and Safety, and Labour Standards.
• 3 years of post-secondary education covering Quality Systems or Materials Management.
• Valid sanitation training certificate obtained within the last 5 years.
• Valid pest control certificate obtained within the last 5 years.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and GFSI Certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Guide daily manufacturing operations, production planning, and staff scheduling to satisfy client requirements.
• Provide clear leadership, mentorship, and daily direction to line supervisors, lead hands, and operators.
• Enforce rigorous compliance with HACCP plans, GFSI standards, and Health and Safety regulations.
• Oversee facility Sanitation Programs, equipment maintenance, and pest control operational standards.
• Monitor material usage, track productivity metrics, and implement strategies to minimize overall facility waste.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams and senior executives to resolve operational or safety issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Health and Safety

Labour standards

GMPs HACCP GFSI

Education

Quality Systems

Materials Management

Tools

Sanitation training certificate

Pest control certificate

Job description

An industry-leading food manufacturing company in Brantford has an opportunity for you to step into a Plant Manager position. Offering $110,000 annually with flexibility based on experience, this full time role features day shifts with flexible scheduling options, comprehensive day one benefits, 3-4 weeks vacation, and 3% RRSP matching.

You will lead a dedicated team of 20, driving operational excellence, food safety, and overall facility success.

Advantages

• Competitive base salary of $110,000 annually with room to negotiate based on your industry experience.
• Day-shift schedule with flexible options, such as four 9-hour days and a short Friday.
• Generous time-off package offering 3 to 4 weeks of paid vacation.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits coverage.
• 3% company-matched RRSP contribution plan.
• Great Brantford location

Responsibilities

• Guide daily manufacturing operations, production planning, and staff scheduling to satisfy client requirements.
• Provide clear leadership, mentorship, and daily direction to line supervisors, lead hands, and operators.
• Enforce rigorous compliance with HACCP plans, GFSI standards, and occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Oversee facility Sanitation Programs, equipment maintenance, and pest control operational standards.
• Monitor material usage, track productivity metrics, and implement strategies to minimize overall facility waste.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams and senior executives to resolve operational or safety issues promptly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience within a food manufacturing facility.
• Proven background managing teams, mechanical maintenance, Health and Safety, and Labour Standards.
• 3 years of post-secondary education covering Quality Systems, Materials Management, or related disciplines (asset).
• Valid certificate of training in Sanitation training and onsite experience obtained within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge and valid training certificate in Pest Control completed within the last 5 years (will certify).
• Strong practical understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and GFSI Certification standards.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.