FSQA Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a passionate FSQA Coordinator to join our Food Safety and Quality Assurance team in Saskatoon. This vital role involves leading food safety programs, conducting quality assessments, and ensuring compliance with established safety standards. With a commitment to continuous improvement and community impact, we welcome candidates who share in our mission to foster a sustainable food future.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program

Opportunities for learning and development

Paid days annually to volunteer

Qualifications

• 3 years previous experience in a food-related technical role.
• Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Lead management of the plant's complaint hold and release programs.
• Provide training support and coaching to maintain FSQA practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

University degree or college diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or related discipline

Job description

As a member of the facilitys Food Safety and Quality Assurance team the FSQA Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance ongoing review and continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality Programs at the McLeod plant. Operating with a sense of urgency the FSQA Coordinator is responsible for initiating immediate corrective actions positively influencing others and improving the Food Safety and Quality Culture and escalating FSQA concerns as required.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 17. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

• Perform and / or assist in daily quality and food safety related decision making based on established processes to ensure products meet the quality standards and food safety requirements of Maple Leaf Foods and its customers.
• Leads the day-to-day management of the plants complaint hold and release and non-conformance programs.
• Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the HACCP system.
• Provide training support and coaching to hourly and salaried employees to maintain and improve the facilitys FSQA practices and procedures.
• Prepare sensory samples and participates in sensory evaluations of meat products.
• Perform data entry and data analysis tasks.
• Complete regular plant audits to ensure plant programs are effectively implemented. Participate in external and internal audits as required.
• Cross-trained in various FSQA duties. Perform microbiological chemical and analytical sampling for product and environment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Actively identify areas for continuous improvement and take leadership roles to drive for continuous improvement.
• Support to Black Belts and Green Belt projects.

What Youll Bring :

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry Microbiology Food Science or a related discipline.
• 3 years previous experience in a food-related technical role.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Interest and willingness to learn and teach others.
• Self-motivated ability to work independently eager to learn.
• Flexibility in work shift is required.
• 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 :

Were 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. Lets build a better future together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were 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.

Were a global food company with more than 13500 team members. We operate sites in 20 locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico and do business in Asia.

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. Were so much stronger when we know were 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 Whats Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• 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 .

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.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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