Food Safety Team Leader

Nestlé; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Food Safety Team Leader in Toronto, ON. In this critical role, you will manage and supervise the Food Safety Department, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures. You must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, along with at least 5 years of Food Safety experience and 2 years of leadership. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Health and Dental benefits starting day one

Company matched pension plan

Three weeks of vacation and five personal days

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Training and development programs

Access to Educational Assistance

Bonus eligibility

Discounts on company products and services

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Food Safety in relevant environments.
• 2+ years’ people leadership experience in a manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Manage Food Safety Department operations and strategic planning.
• Lead audits for adherence to food safety standards.
• Enhance training and competency development resources.

Skills

Food Safety experience

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Microbiology

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestle Canada Inc.

Job title:

Food Safety Team Leader

Location:

Toronto; ON located at 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6

On Site

On Site

A little bit about us:

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees

Position Summary:

As the Food Safety Manager, you will champion compliance and strategy for all factory food safety policies, procedures and standards established by the company and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. In this critical leadership role, you will engage, empower, and supervise the Food Safety Department and ensure all food safety standards are met or exceeded. You will lead team that provides support to Plant Operations that will help facilitate continuous cost reduction and process improvement efforts using data analysis, problem-solving tools and techniques, and effective leadership at all levels.

You will:

• Manage strategic planning and daily operation of the factory Food Safety Department including coaching and mentorship of department members.
• Lead factory audit programs to verify adherence to certification standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review, maintain, and enhance factory resources to support personnel training and competency development, food safety, and quality management systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to set aligned standards and provide coaching around sanitation practices.
• Support IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program management.
• Oversee the Food Safety (HACCP) Plan, thermal processing, risk assessments, and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Manage adherence to ISO requirements and continually monitor external standards to inform internal strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years’ Food Safety experience in manufacturing, production, military, or related environment.
• 2+ years’ people leadership experience in manufacturing, production, military, or related environment.

What you need to know:

If you believe you have the profile we are looking for, please contact your line manager before submitting your

application and ensure this role is part of your PDP. As a general guideline, it is preferred that you have a minimum

of two years’ experience in your current job, with a solid track record of performance.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What you need to know :

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.