FSQA Manager - Contract

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager to lead the FSQA team and oversee the execution of food safety and quality assurance programs at the facility.

The role focuses on driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life includes leading audits, using data to improve quality systems, coaching the QA team, and partnering with facility

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a high performing team in a food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to leverage interpersonal communication to develop productive internal and external relationships.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• Energetic and positive leadership style.
• Excellent observation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to coach for high performance.
• 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

• Ensure effective execution of FSQA programs to meet corporate and customer food safety standards and regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA, etc.).
• Lead internal and external audits (BRC, customers, CFIA, etc.).
• Using fact-based analysis, provide recommendations to improve the facility quality systems.
• Lead, coach and develop QA team.
• Drive the organization’s FS culture with facility leadership.
• Recommend and implement process improvements within the facility and the department.
• Hold and release activities related to pathogens test programs, non-conformance situations, etc.
• Ensure timely resolution of corrective action items from audits or CFIA concerns.
• Lead facility FS during product launches utilizing PDP FS risk assessment.
• Build and advance relationships with CFIA and other external organizations.
• Support or lead change management activities related to processes, programs and/or systems.
• Lead facility activities during any potential product recalls.
• Actively participate in facility leadership meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Problem solving

Coaching

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Education

Chemistry/Microbiology/Food Science degree

Job description

As the leader of the FSQA team, the FSQA Manager is accountable for the execution of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs at the facility. The Manager is a key member of the facility management team and is responsible for driving continuous improvement in a faced paced and demanding environment. Additionally, the Manager will establish and maintain positive relationships with regulatory bodies.
Excellent temporary growth opportunity to hone existing skills, learn new skills/processes and lead a fantastic FSQA team in a manufacturing (Plant) setting.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Ensure effective execution of all FSQA programs to meet corporate and customer food safety strategy & quality standards as well as all regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA, etc.).
• Lead internal and external audits (BRC, customers, CFIA, etc.).
• Using fact-based analysis, provide recommendations to improve the facility quality systems.
• Lead, coach and develop QA team.
• In conjunction with facility leadership, drive the organizations FS culture.
• Recommend and implement process improvements within the facility and the department.
• Accountable for hold and release activities related to pathogens test programs, non-conformance situations, etc.
• Ensure timely resolution of necessary corrective action items associated with all audits or CFIA concerns.
• Facility FS lead during product launches utilizing product development process (PDP) FS risk assessment.
• Build and advance relationships with CFIA and other external organizations.
• Support or lead change management activities related to processes, programs and/or systems.
• Lead facility activities during any potential product recalls.
• Actively participate in facility leadership meetings.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a high performing team in a food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to leverage exceptional interpersonal, communication to develop productive internal and external relationships.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• Energetic and positive leadership style.
• Excellent observation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to coach for high performance.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

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.
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