Quality Supervisor

Gay Lea Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gay Lea Foods is seeking a Quality Supervisor to provide effective quality services to the Production Department. The successful candidate will oversee quality checks, coordinate with production staff, manage laboratory expenses, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have significant experience in the food industry.

Qualifications

• University Bachelor's degree required, majoring in microbiology, chemistry, or food sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product and process quality, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Train operators on Food Safety & Quality system updates.
• Serve as liaison with government agencies on quality matters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, chemistry, or food sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

180 Ormont Dr, North York, ON M9L 1N7, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Department: Quality
Reports to: Quality Manager
Status: Full-time

Food & Safety Quality Level: 1

Purpose:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Supervisor is responsible for the provision of efficient and effective quality services to the Production Department within the respective division of Gay Lea Foods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular product and process checking, analysis and reporting.
• Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMPs and related necessary training.
• Serving as a liaison with external government agencies to ensure the co-operative maintains a positive reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality food products
• Responsible for control of the expenses for laboratory consumables, equipment and hours of work of the Quality Team
• Develop a positive team approach in the quality control area by always ensuring a close working relationship between production personnel and laboratory staff
• Monitor and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems
• Holds the title of Plant HACCP Co-ordinator and Plant SQF Practitioner to ensure that Gay Lea HACCP and SQF programs are maintained, up to date and compliant with CFIA standards, FSEP, SQF and the DEIM.
• Has complete authority to stop the manufacture of food if any unsafe conditions are encountered or the quality of the product might be compromised
• Responsible for signing all Pre-requisite Programs (PRP) and HACCP plans
• Investigate complaints and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Responsible to train operators on all changes to the Food Safety & Quality system as communicated by Management and Quality
• Reports to the Quality Manager any issues or barriers encountered in the accomplishment of duties above
• Attend prescribed courses/training
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

• Must have a university Bachelor degree, majoring in microbiology, chemistry, or food sciences
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Proficient computer abilities using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt’s Dairy.Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack, and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.

Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.

For more about us visit:http://www.gaylea.com

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

180 Ormont Dr, North York, ON M9L 1N7, Canada