FSQA Supervisor/HACCP Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a FSQA Supervisor to lead QA and Food Safety programs at the facility, ensuring effective execution and a service-oriented team culture rooted in Food Safety.

Responsibilities include supervising QA staff, leading HACCP updates, audits, data analysis, and cross-functional SOPs, with opportunities for career development and incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years food related experience in 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.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Strong systems skills (including MS Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analysis- Interpretation and Application).
• Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and ensure consistent execution of QA programs to align with internal and external requirements.
• Supervise a staff of QA Technicians and/or 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.
• Lead 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, SIP, HACCP, BRC, FSQMS or 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, up-to-date, properly stored and distributed as per manufacturing excellence requirements.
• Conduct monthly GMP, internal, external and other audits with cross-functional team and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead cross functional teams in completing incident investigations where food safety or food quality may be compromised including Root Cause and CAPA.
• Provide functional support to crisis team including backing up QA Manager as recall site lead 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).

Skills

HACCP experience

Leadership / coaching

Data analysis

MS Office / PowerPoint

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

PowerPoint

Data Analysis

Job description

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
• Transparency and Humility

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

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.
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 25, 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Compensation:$62,000 – $91,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive
The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

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/or 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.
• Lead 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, SIP, HACCP, BRC, FSQMS or 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, up-to-date, properly stored and distributed as per manufacturing excellence requirements.
• Conduct monthly GMP, internal, external and other audits with cross-functional team and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead cross functional teams in completing incident investigations where food safety or food quality may be compromised including Root Cause and CAPA.
• Provide functional support to crisis team including backing up QA Manager as recall site lead 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).

Qualifications

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.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Strong systems skills (including MS Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analysis- Interpretation and Application).
• 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.

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