FSQA Supervisor

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated FSQA Supervisor to lead quality and food safety initiatives at their Bradford facility. This role involves supervising a team, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science and quality assurance, with excellent leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and community impact, where you can make a meaningful difference in the food industry while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Volunteer Days

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in food quality assurance is essential.
• Strong experience in HACCP systems and SOP development is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QA technicians and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Conduct audits and assist with third-party audits for quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Post Secondary Education in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Windows

Job description

The Opportunity:

The FSQA Supervisor is responsible for administering Quality and Food Safety programs and protocols at the Bradford facility. The candidate is responsible for ensuring a safe, cost effective and service-oriented department, while providing values-based leadership to their direct reports and other employees in the department.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Supervise a staff of 4-5 (including FSQA Lead) QA technicians, ensuring that tasks are conducted consistently, efficiently and meet the needs of the business.
• Planning QA staffing requirements according to staffing levels and production demands, including approving of hours on a weekly basis and vacation scheduling.
• Maintain, update and ensure consistent execution of current QA programs and internal SOPs and compliance MLF, CFIA and BRC requirements.
• Assist with HACCP and MLF Food Safety and Quality program updates, maintenance, verifications and function as a cross functional liaison to ensure the plant is meeting regulatory and compliance requirements for all stakeholders.
• Assist with analysis of sanitation data to determine root cause of deficiencies and provide sanitation team feedback on performance and necessary improvements.
• Assist with third party audits (CVS, HACCP, BRCGS, FSQMS or customer) and prepare/coach cross functional managers before and during these audits.
• Assist in follow up and issue any corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant process or resulting from customer complaints.
• SOP development and ensure that facility related documents are in correct format, properly stored and distributed as per manufacturing excellence requirements.
• Conducting monthly GMP, internal and external audits with cross-functional team and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assist cross functional team completing food safety incidents and investigating customer complaints.
• Developing a constructive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team building skills, open communications, encouraging input and constructive performance management.
• Maintaining an attitude of continuous process improvement and training of employees at hourly and salary levels.
• Take lead on executing various initiatives to improve the quality and safety of our process and products.
• Conduct internal auditing of food safety programs based on BRCGS Standard & MLF FSQMS Company Standards.
• Support FSQA department on other shifts as needed.
• Support to Black Belts and Green Belt projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Post Secondary Education relating to Food Science or related discipline.
• 2-5 years experience in food related quality assurance role.
• Excellent organizational, project management and multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance programs, HACCP systems and SOP's.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Windows.
• Innovative and creative problem solving in finding solutions and opportunities.

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.

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.