Quality Systems Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Employer pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer day

Job summary

Lactalis Canada, a leading dairy producer in Canada, seeks a Quality Systems Supervisor at its Belleville plant to oversee HACCP, QMS, FSSC and HALAL programs, and related quality functions.

The role emphasizes developing and maintaining food safety/quality systems, leading audits, and training staff to ensure regulatory compliance and product integrity across the facility.

Qualifications

• Formal HACCP Level 1/2 certification and hands-on food safety experience.
• University degree or equivalent in food science/biotech or similar.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability and track record of training staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plant-wide food safety and quality systems.
• Coordinate internal audits and manage corrective actions.
• Lead external customer and regulatory audits and ensure compliance.
• Provide training on CCPs and quality programs to staff.
• Maintain documentation and support product initiatives.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in food science/biotech

Tools

Access

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We're proud to be Canada's #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country's top employers by Forbes. 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 and Lactantia. 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, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We're proud to be Canada's #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country's top employers by Forbes. 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 and Lactantia. 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, we remain focused 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
• Supervises documentation compliance employee
• 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
• Adept problem solver
• 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

• A Competitive Base Salary
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• Benefits starting day 1
• 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 including our 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're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed 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.