Quality Systems Supervisor

Groupe Lactalis; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus System

Pension Program with Employer Match at

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer Day

Learning and Development opportunities

International mobility opportunities

Job summary

Lactalis Canada is seeking a Quality Systems Supervisor at our Belleville, Ontario plant. You will oversee HACCP, CFIA, and other quality programs, ensuring compliance and driving improvements across the site.

Lead audits, train staff, and maintain documentation while coordinating cross-functional quality activities. A university degree in food science or related field is preferred, with strong English communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• HSE and HACCP knowledge with Level 1 and 2 certifications.
• Strong computer skills in Excel/Word/Access and SAP.
• Demonstrated leadership and training abilities.
• Organized, deadline-driven, able to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing quality systems.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Degree in food science/biotechnology or similar preferred.
• Fluent in oral and written English

Responsibilities

• Ongoing development/maintenance of food safety/quality systems at the plant.
• Support Change Management through documentation updates.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for food safety programs.
• Manage Internal Quality Audit Program: audits, findings, corrective actions.
• Lead external customer and regulatory audits.
• Provide training on quality/food safety programs, CCP training, orientations, refresher sessions.
• Maintain in-house product specs and support product initiatives.
• Keep records organized across programs.
• Support cross-training in other quality roles

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organized

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Education

University degree in food science/biotechnology

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

SAP

Job description

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About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada!We’reproud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers byForbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro andLactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, weremainfocused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Job Purpose

Located out of our Belleville, Ontario plant, the Quality Systems Supervisor has the general accountability for the ongoing development and maintenance of the CFIA recognized HACCP program, Quality Management Systems, FSSC and HALAL programs as well as other associated quality functions.

Responsibility

• Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of all food safety/quality systems throughout the plant.
• Support Change Management through documentation changes
• Ensure compliance to regulatory food safety requirements and programs
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the Internal Quality Audit Program through coordinating audits, issuing audit findings and following corrective actions through to completion.
• Lead external customer and regulatory audits
• Provide necessary training within the facility to ensure compliance to the quality and food safety programs. Training includes CCP training, new employee orientation and annual refresher training. Oversee other food safety training.
• Maintain in-house product specifications and support new/existing product initiatives
• Ensure all program and documented records are maintained in an organized manner
• Support other quality department functions including cross-training in other roles

Qualifications

• Highly self-motivated and results driven individual
• Strong computer skills as it relates to Microsoft Excel/Word/Access and SAP
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to provide individual and group training
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines
• Ability to work individually or within a team
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Direct work experience in the food manufacturing industry which includes formal HACCP Level 1 and Level 2 certification
• Prefer supervisory experience
• Prefer university degree or equivalent relating to food science, biotechnology or similar
• Fluent in oral and written English

Competency

Care

Dare

Inspire

Share

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package andperks:

A Performance-Based Bonus System

A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year

A Volunteer Day to give back to your community

Learning and Development opportunities

A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders includingour people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings.We'rededicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves.We'recommitted to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation:

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is: $70,100.00–$87,600.00 .

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

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