FSQA Supervisor (HACCP)

Maple Leaf Foods; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Learning & development

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Manitoba is seeking a Supervisor to lead the FSQA program, ensuring HACCP, GMP, and food safety protocols are effectively implemented across the facility. You will coach and develop a frontline team of QA staff and specialists to uphold Maple Leaf Foods' safety standards.

The role emphasizes audits, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain high quality and compliance while supporting continuous improvement and training

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Science.
• 3–5 years in GMP and HACCP.
• In-depth HACCP experience including program development and audits.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supervision of FSQA staff and specialists.
• Maintain and verify HACCP, prerequisite, and food safety programs.
• Coordinate reassessments and document updates.
• Assist with audits (CFIA, customer, third-party).
• Conduct GMP and internal audits with cross-functional teams.
• Lead investigations and CAPA; verify effectiveness.
• Support traceability, recalls, and food safety activities.
• Analyze audit findings and identify recurring issues for improvement.
• Support FSQA training, SOP development, and change management.
• Lead initiatives to improve product safety and process control.
• Provide FSQA communications across departments.

Skills

HACCP leadership

Team leadership

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

As a key FSQA leader, the Supervisor ensures the facility’s Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs and protocols are effectively implemented. By leading in alignment with Maple Leaf Foods’ values, the Supervisor helps build and sustain a service-oriented team grounded in food safety.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life

• Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to assigned HACCP Specialists, QA Coordinators, and other FSQA team members, including staffing, coaching, training, and performance support.
• Maintain, update, verify, and support consistent execution of HACCP, prerequisite, food safety, and quality programs in alignment with internal and external requirements.
• Coordinate annual HACCP and prerequisite program reassessments, including follow-up actions, document updates, and communication of changes.
• Assist with regulatory (CFIA), customer, third-party (BRCGS), and internal audits, including preparation and coaching of cross-functional managers before and during audits.
• Conduct GMP, internal, and other assigned audits with cross-functional teams and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or support food safety and quality investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and verification of effectiveness.
• Support traceability exercises, recalls, and other food safety-related activities as required.
• Analyze audit findings, GMP deficiencies, complaints, deviations, and corrective actions to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Support FSQA training, SOP development, document control, and change management related to processes, programs, and systems.
• Lead or participate in initiatives to improve product safety, quality, process control, and compliance.
• Provide clear and timely FSQA communication to cross-functional departments and support other FSQA roles as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the FSQA department and facility objectives.

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, coach and support team members.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving and presentation skills.
• Strong computer and 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 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 [e-mail].

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There's no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We're a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.