FSQA Audit & Compliance Supervisor

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Learning & development

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking an FSQA Audit and Compliance Supervisor to lead internal audit and claim verification programs, prepare for Maple Leaf audits, BRCGS and customer audits, and support HACCP systems and QA programs.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include liaising with CFIA, coordinating regulatory documentation, and updating HACCP/BRC programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Diploma in Food Safety/Science program or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Sanitation, HACCP, CCPs and GMPs.
• Completion of BRCGS Internal Auditor training or an equivalent recognized internal auditor certification.
• Experience preparing for and participating in BRCGS certification audits, preferably with responsibility for coordinating audit preparation and corrective action follow-up.
• Experience conducting internal audits against HACCP, prerequisite programs, BRCGS and customer requirements.
• Strong leadership skills.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the Food industry preferred.
• Ability to work effectively on a cross functional leadership team.
• Experience thriving in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

Responsibilities

• Execute plants Internal audit and claim verification programs.
• Prepares and leads Maple Leaf internal audit, BRCGS and customer audits.
• Liaise with CFIA, respond to inquiries, and coordinate the collection and submission of documentation required for regulatory tasks.
• Assists with Food Safety and BRC meetings.
• Execute various initiatives to improve the quality and safety of our process and products.
• Ensure that critical food safety and quality data is tracked and trended for process understanding and continuous improvement purposes.
• Assist with Non-Compliance Reports (Deviations) and in-house disposition of materials On Hold including completing Risk Assessments to determine product disposition.
• Assist with maintaining and updating current HACCP system, BRC and business unit Food Safety and Quality programs and/or SOPs.
• Assisting with follow up and issue any corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant process or resulting from customer complaints or audits.
• Assists with internal audits to comply with pre-requisites bullets, HACCP plans, BRC and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams weekly to review upcoming maintenance projects within the plant and coordinate construction containment requirements.
• Verification of the monitors and paperwork.
• Developing a constructive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team building skills, open communications, encouraging input and constructive performance management.
• Actively participate in facility leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams weekly to review upcoming maintenance projects within the plant and coordinate construction containment requirements.

Skills

Sanitation & HACCP Understanding

BRCGS Internal Auditor training

Audit coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Food safety & quality systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Safety/Science or Diploma

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a member of the FSQA team, the FSQA Audit and Compliance Supervisor is accountable for leading the plant's internal audit and claim verification programs, preparing for and leading Maple Leaf, BRCGS and customer audits, and supporting the verification, maintenance and continuous improvement of the HACCP system and Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs. The Supervisor collaborates with cross-functional teams to address food safety and quality issues, drive corrective actions and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The Supervisor also serves as a liaison with CFIA, maintaining positive relationships and coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries and documentation requests.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Execute plants Internal audit and claim verification programs
• Prepares and leads Maple Leaf internal audit, BRCGS and customer audits
• Liaise with CFIA, respond to inquiries, and coordinate the collection and submission of documentation required for regulatory tasks.
• Assists with Food Safety and BRC meetings
• Execute various initiatives to improve the quality and safety of our process and products
• Ensure that critical food safety and quality data is tracked and trended for process understanding and continuous improvement purposes
• Assist with Non-Compliance Reports (Deviations) and in-house disposition of materials placed On Hold including completing Risk Assessments to determine product disposition.
• Assist with maintaining and updating current HACCP system, BRC and business unit Food Safety and Quality programs and/or SOPs
• Assisting with follow up and issue any corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant process or resulting from customer complaints or audits
• Assists with internal audits to comply with pre-requisites bullets, HACCP plans, BRC and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams weekly to review upcoming maintenance projects within the plant and coordinate construction containment requirements
• Verification of the monitors and paperwork
• Developing a constructive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team building skills, open communications, encouraging input and constructive performance management
• Actively participate in facility leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams weekly to review upcoming maintenance projects within the plant and coordinate construction containment requirements
• Other responsibilities as required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Science or Diploma in Food Safety/Science program or equivalent experience
• Understanding of Sanitation, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s
• Completion of BRCGS Internal Auditor training or an equivalent recognized internal auditor certification.
• Experience preparing for and participating in BRCGS certification audits, preferably with responsibility for coordinating audit preparation and corrective action follow-up.
• Experience conducting internal audits against HACCP, prerequisite programs, BRCGS and customer requirements.
• Strong leadership skills
• 3-5 years’ experience in the Food industry preferred
• Ability to work effectively on a cross functional leadership team.
• Experience thriving in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together.
We're passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We're so much stronger when we know we're accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What's Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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