Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Supervisor - Rotating shift

Cargill; London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and agriculture company is seeking a Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Supervisor in London, Ontario. The role will focus on implementing food safety management systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in science and experience in food manufacturing, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory activities and plant compliance.
• Evaluate standard operating procedures for food safety.
• Conduct quality safety audits and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Adaptability

Decision-making

Communication skills

Stakeholder interaction

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry, microbiology, quality assurance)

Tools

Root Cause Analysis tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Overview

Cargill size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food ingredients agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials from eggs to edible oils salt to skincare feed to alternative fuel. Our 160000 colleagues operating in 70 countries make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business where we provide wholesome high-quality food products to a wide range of customers from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Supervisor will implement food safety management systems and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. You will support the leadership team with thorough understanding of quality assurance, safety, technology, testing and auditing, documentation, data collection and analysis, and knowledge transfer. You will provide team leadership to find solutions for food safety and quality concerns.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor regulatory activities and plant compliance with regulatory safety standards and act as a liaison for the business with external regulatory authorities.
• Ensure adherence to corporate regulatory and facility food safety and quality requirements.
• Evaluate standard operating procedures, master schedule verification, customer food safety and quality requirements and reporting for the team.
• Act as an intermediary between our customers and the facility to review product performance, conduct quality safety audits, review third party certifications and respond to customer questions and complaints.
• Implement product specification systems and drive continuous improvement in the areas of processes and customer focus.
• Participate in the preparation of plant tours and audits.
• Assist with various projects relating to safety, food safety, regulatory environment, process improvement, engagement, training and others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry, microbiology, quality assurance) or equivalent experience
• Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience interacting with external stakeholders (regulatory agencies, external manufacturers, customers)
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to solve complex testing and process problems
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability of leadership, motivation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and successful completion of work

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
• Confirmed ability to balance and achieve positive results leading multifunctional teams
• Problem solving and analytical skills with experience in Root Cause Analysis
• Process Auditing experience

Position Information

Location: London, Ontario

Relocation assistance is not provided for the role.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.