FSQA Supervisor (Afternoon)

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc is seeking a dedicated FSQA Supervisor to lead the QA team and ensure rigorous application of quality and food safety programs at our Winnipeg facility.

You will oversee QA Technicians and Coordinators, plan staffing, and drive continuous improvement in processes, documentation, and internal audits. A strong HACCP background and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven HACCP experience including program development and auditing.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update QA programs to align with requirements.
• Supervise QA Technicians and Coordinators ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Plan QA staffing according to production demands.
• Assist with HACCP program updates and verifications.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Support external audits (CFIA, BRC, customer) and prepare teams.
• Develop and enforce SOPs and proper documentation.

Skills

GMP & HACCP knowledge

Leadership & coaching

Communication

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

University degree in Chemistry/Microbiology/Food Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

As a key leader on the FSQA team, the FSQA Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs and protocols are executed effectively at the facility. By leading in a values aligned fashion, the Supervisor plays a critical role in creating and maintaining a service-oriented team built on the foundations of Food Safety.

The Opportunity

As a key leader on the FSQA team, the FSQA Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs and protocols are executed effectively at the facility. By leading in a values aligned fashion, the Supervisor plays a critical role in creating and maintaining a service-oriented team built on the foundations of Food Safety.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 21. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

• Maintain, update and ensure consistent execution of QA programs to align with internal and external requirements.
• Supervise a staff of QA Technicians and QA Coordinators ensuring that tasks are conducted consistently, efficiently and aligned with the needs of the business.
• Plan QA staffing requirements according to production demands.
• Assist with HACCP and MLF Food Safety and Quality program updates, maintenance and verifications.
• Assist with analysis of data to determine root cause of deficiencies and provide feedback on performance and necessary improvements.
• Assist with third party audits (CFIA, BRC, and customer) and prepare/coach cross functional managers before and during these audits.
• Participate in cross functional SOP development and ensure that facility SOPs and 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.
• Investigate and respond to customer and consumer complaints. Implement corrective and preventative actions when required.
• Lead cross functional teams completing incident investigations where food safety or food quality may be compromised.
• Take lead on traceability and recalls exercises/ events if required.
• Advancing an attitude of continuous process improvement and training of employees at hourly and salary levels.
• Take lead on execution of various initiatives to improve the quality and safety of our products.
• Support and/or lead change management activities related to processes, programs and/or systems.
• Support FSQA team as required (back-up for various roles, etc).
• Provide clear and concise communication on QA related items to the facility’s cross-functional departments on a daily basis.

What You’ll Bring

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years food related experience in areas of GMP and HACCP principles and programs.
• Must have in-depth HACCP experience including; program development; implementation of programs and auditing of the program.
• Proven ability to lead and coach.
• Superior communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Strong systems skills (including MS Office).
• 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.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 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. 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

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.